Summer Camp Director, Boulder (2027)

Galileo Learning • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

Galileo Learning is hiring an experienced leader to direct a Camp Galileo location serving K–8th-grade campers and their families. The Camp Director serves as the site General Manager and the public face of the organization, leading a seasonal team of educators and entry-level staff to create a joyful, safe, inclusive environment and ensure smooth daily operations. The role is accountable for program quality, camper and family experiences, customer care, curriculum, and team leadership.

The Director owns the camp launch from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up. Responsibilities span daily operations, parent communication, safety, program fidelity, staff training and development, scheduling, payroll, and performance management. The Director builds a strong team culture, responds to challenges, uses the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity and problem-solving, and collaborates with the Field Program Manager, families, facility partners, and other teams.

This is a seasonal position running March–September 2027, with three phases. Training and preparation from March through June involve approximately 5–15 hours per week, mostly flexible and remote, with scheduled and in-person commitments. On-site camp operations from June through 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 work in August–September is remote and up to five hours total. Some preseason events may occur during evenings and weekends, and regional travel to up to three in-person marketing events is required.

Year-one compensation is estimated at $22–$24 per hour for preseason preparation and training, a summer weekly salary of $1,400 plus $50 per week for each year of returning tenure in this role, and $22–$24 per hour for postseason tasks. The role may also earn $1 per camper-week enrollment and potential commission for add-on weeks. 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 in education or child development, preferably K–8, or related coursework.
• At least 1 year of team management and coaching experience or supervisory experience.
• Availability for part-time remote work during preparation and training and full-time on-site work during summer operations; the posting lists start dates of February 2026 and June 2026, while describing the role as running March–September 2027.
• Willingness to travel within the region to up to three in-person preseason marketing events.
• Flexibility to adapt and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to complete all required state certifications before camp starts.
• Must be at least 21 years old under Colorado requirements.
• Meet one Colorado education/experience option: a bachelor’s degree in a related field; an associate degree or 60 college credits plus 3 months (455 hours) supervising four or more unrelated children ages 4 or older; 21 months (3,185 hours) of relevant experience plus either 6 college credits or 40 clock hours of school-age-child-related training; or a current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II or higher.
• Relevant experience for Colorado requirements must involve direct supervision of four or more unrelated children ages 4–18; babysitting, coaching, tutoring, and lifeguarding do not count.
• Provide verifiable documentation of relevant experience, such as employer letters on company letterhead.
• Complete Colorado licensing requirements upon hire, including PDIS trainings, background checks, a two-hour in-person medication-administration training, and CPR/First Aid.

Nice To Haves

• K–8 education or child-development experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of camp launch and operations, from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Create a joyful, inclusive environment where campers, staff, and families feel seen, supported, and inspired.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity.
• Oversee daily operations and parent communication, anticipating needs and adapting to problems as they arise.
• Train, mentor, and manage a team of 7 to 40 educators and entry-level staff, depending on site size.
• Set instructional and program standards, provide ongoing feedback and professional development, and manage performance.
• Handle core management duties including training support, scheduling, and payroll.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity and problem-solving and help the team turn challenges into opportunities.
• Communicate with the Field Program Manager, seek feedback, and put it into action.
• Serve as the primary face of camp in the community and communicate proactively with families, facility partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Build trust and collaborate with community partners, staff, campers, and families.
• Attend required preseason training, marketing events, and on-site preparation activities.

Benefits

• Free camp for the employee’s children or two giftable camp weeks, including extended care.
• 15% Friends & Family discount.
• Priority nomination for financial assistance for someone the employee knows.
• Additional earnings 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