Summer Camp Director, Glenview (2027)

Galileo Learning • Glenview, IL

3d • $22 - $24

About The Position

Galileo Learning is hiring an experienced Camp Director to lead a Camp Galileo summer day camp serving K–8th grade campers and their families. The director serves as the site’s general manager and public face, leading a seasonal team of educators and entry-level staff to create a joyful, safe environment and deliver strong daily operations, program quality, customer care, curriculum, and team leadership.

The role owns the camp launch from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up. The director builds an inclusive camp culture, upholds safety and program standards, communicates with families and partners, and manages staff training, scheduling, payroll, feedback, and performance. The role also applies Galileo’s Innovation Approach to foster creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving, while working closely with a Field Program Manager and community partners.

This is a seasonal role running March–September 2027, with work divided into three phases. Training and preparation (March–June) involves 5–15 hours per week, mostly flexible and remote, plus scheduled and in-person commitments, marketing events, and on-site preparation. Some events may be evenings or weekends. On-site camp operations (June–August) typically run Monday–Friday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, up to 50 hours per week for 5–8 weeks, depending on placement. Wrap-up (August–September) involves up to five total remote hours for final administrative tasks and staff reviews.

Compensation includes hourly pay of $22–$24 during preseason preparation and postseason wrap-up, and a weekly salary of $1,400 during summer camp operations, plus $50 per week for each year of returning tenure in the role. The position also offers an additional $1 per camper-week enrollment and potential commission for add-on weeks. Compensation may vary based on geography and tenure.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working directly with students in an education setting, such as out-of-school time, teaching, education administration, camps, or recreation.
• At least 1 year of experience managing or supervising adult staff.
• Experience creating safe, inclusive environments for children and building trust with families.
• Experience setting clear expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and coaching staff to improve.
• Ability to manage operational details such as scheduling, staffing, and payroll.
• Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions in fast-paced situations, including safety issues and challenging conversations with families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with families, partners, and supervisors.
• Availability for part-time remote work starting February 2026 and full-time on-site work starting June 2026; dates vary by location.
• Willingness to travel in the region for up to three in-person preseason marketing events.
• Ability to complete all required training before camp begins.
• Ability to meet state requirements for working with children, including required screenings and Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with hands-on, project-based learning, such as STEAM, art, design, or maker programs.

Responsibilities

• Bring joy, tradition, and creativity to camp and build an inclusive environment where campers, staff, and families feel supported.
• Own all aspects of the camp launch, from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Oversee daily camp operations and parent communication while delivering a high-quality program.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity; anticipate needs, adapt, and solve problems to keep camp running smoothly.
• Train and mentor a staff of 7 to 40, including educators and entry-level staff, and actively build team culture.
• Set clear instructional and program standards, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development.
• Manage training support, scheduling, payroll, and ongoing staff performance.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity and problem-solving and align camp operations and culture with Galileo’s mission.
• Communicate openly with the Field Program Manager, seek feedback, and act on it; take ownership of personal professional development.
• Represent camp in the community and communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with the Field Program Manager and cultivate trust with community partners, staff, and campers.
• Participate in required training, preseason marketing events, on-site preparation, camp operations, and postseason administrative work.

Benefits

• Free camp for the employee’s children or two giftable weeks, including extended care.
• 15% Friends & Family discount.
• Priority nomination for financial assistance for someone the employee knows.
• Additional $1 per camper-week enrollment and potential commission for add-on weeks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed