Summer Camp Director, Los Feliz (2027)

Galileo Learning • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

Galileo Learning is hiring an experienced Camp Director to lead a Camp Galileo location serving K–8th grade campers and their families. The Director serves as the site General Manager and public face of the organization, opening and operating the camp, leading a seasonal team of educators and entry-level staff, and ensuring a joyful, safe, inclusive environment and smooth daily operations. The role focuses on camper and family experiences, program quality, creativity, customer care, and team leadership.

The position is seasonal, running March–September 2027, with work divided into three phases. Training and preparation from March through June typically requires 5–15 hours per week, depending on tenure and start date. Work is mostly flexible and remote, with scheduled and in-person commitments, including training, a Bay Area retreat, marketing events, and on-site preparation. Some events may occur during evenings and weekends. During the on-site camp season from June through August, hours are typically 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, up to 50 hours per week for 5–8 weeks, depending on placement. The August–September wrap-up involves up to five total remote hours for administrative tasks and staff reviews.

Year 1 compensation includes hourly pay of $23–$25 for preseason preparation and training, a summer weekly salary of $1,500 plus $50 per week for each year of returning tenure in the role, and hourly pay of $23–$25 for postseason work. The summer position is full-time and exempt. 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 Director’s child or two giftable weeks (including extended care), a 15% Friends & Family discount, and priority nomination for financial assistance for someone the Director knows.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working directly with students in an educational 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, giving 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 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 mandated 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

• Infuse camp with joy, tradition, and creativity, and build an inclusive environment where campers, staff, and families feel seen, supported, and inspired.
• Own 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 and exceptional customer care.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity; anticipate needs, adapt, and solve problems to keep camp running smoothly.
• Train and mentor a team of 7 to 40 educators and entry-level staff, depending on site size, and actively build team culture.
• Set clear instructional and program standards, provide ongoing feedback, and support staff professional development.
• Manage training support, scheduling, payroll, and ongoing staff performance.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity and problem-solving and help the team turn challenges into opportunities.
• Communicate openly with the Field Program Manager, seek feedback, and act on it.
• Take ownership of personal professional development and continue learning and improving throughout the summer.
• Serve as the primary face of 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.
• Attend required training and preseason commitments, which may include evening and weekend events, and travel regionally to up to three in-person marketing events.

Benefits

• Free camp for the Director’s child or two giftable weeks, including extended care.
• 15% Friends & Family discount.
• Priority nomination for financial assistance for someone the Director 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