Summer Camp Director, Bainbridge Island (2027)

Galileo Learning • Bainbridge Island, WA

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About The Position

Galileo Learning is seeking an experienced leader to direct a Camp Galileo summer day-camp location serving K–8th grade campers and their families. The Camp 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, inclusive environment and deliver a high-quality camp experience. The role oversees the camp launch and daily operations, including program quality, family communication, staff leadership, and community partnerships.

This is a seasonal position running March–September 2027, with three phases. Training and preparation take place from March through June and involve 5–15 hours per week, mostly flexible and remote, along with scheduled and in-person commitments, including training, a Bay Area retreat, marketing events, and on-site preparation. Some events may occur in evenings or on weekends. During the on-site camp season, typically June through August, the schedule is generally 7:00 AM–6:00 PM Monday–Friday, up to 50 hours per week for 5–8 weeks, depending on placement. The August–September wrap-up consists of up to five total remote hours for administrative tasks and staff reviews.

Preseason and postseason work is paid hourly at $23–$25 per hour. During camp season, the role transitions to a full-time, exempt weekly salary of $1,600, plus $50 per week for each year of returning tenure in the role. Additional compensation includes $1 per camper-week enrollment and potential commission for add-on weeks. Compensation may vary based on factors including geography and tenure.

Perks include free camp for the employee’s children or two giftable weeks, including extended care; a 15% Friends & Family discount; and priority nomination for financial assistance for someone the employee knows.

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.
• Demonstrated ability to manage operational details such as scheduling, staffing, and payroll.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in fast-paced situations, including safety issues and challenging conversations with families.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for working 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 regionally to 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

• Lead the launch and operation of a Camp Galileo location, from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Serve as the camp’s operational lead and public face in the community.
• Create a joyful, creative, inclusive environment for campers, families, and staff.
• Oversee daily camp operations, parent communication, program quality, and curriculum delivery.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity; anticipate needs and resolve problems as they arise.
• Train and mentor a site team of 7 to 40 educators and entry-level staff, depending on site size.
• Set clear instructional and program expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support staff professional development.
• Manage training support, scheduling, payroll, and ongoing performance management.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to promote curiosity and problem-solving and help the team turn challenges into opportunities.
• Communicate with the Field Program Manager, seek feedback, and act on it.
• Communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams, and build strong community relationships.
• Complete required training, preseason preparation and marketing events, and postseason administrative tasks and staff reviews.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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