Summer Camp Director, Milpitas (2027)

Galileo Learning • Milpitas, CA

1h

About The Position

Galileo Learning is hiring an experienced Camp Director to lead a Camp Galileo summer day camp for K–8th grade students in Milpitas. The Director serves as the site’s General Manager and public face, leading a seasonal team of educators and entry-level staff to provide a joyful, safe, inclusive camp environment and excellent experiences for campers and families. The role oversees camp launch and operations, program quality, curriculum, customer care, team leadership, and community partnerships.

The seasonal role runs March–September 2027 and has three phases. Training and preparation (March–June) involves 5–15 hours per week, depending on tenure and start date; work is mostly flexible and remote, with scheduled virtual and in-person training, a Bay Area retreat, marketing events, and on-site preparation. Some commitments may occur during evenings and weekends. During on-site camp operations (June–August), the schedule is typically 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for up to 50 hours per week over 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 is described as a Year 1 estimate. Preseason and postseason work is paid hourly at $23–$25 per hour. During camp season, the Director transitions to a full-time, exempt weekly salary of $1,600, plus $50 per week for each year of returning tenure in the role. The role also offers an additional $1 per camper-week enrollment and potential commission for add-on weeks. Compensation may vary based on geography and tenure.

Perks include free camp for the employee’s child or children, or two giftable camp weeks including extended care; a 15% Friends & Family discount; and priority nomination for financial assistance for someone the employee knows. The position requires travel within the region to up to three preseason in-person marketing events and completion of all required training before camp begins.

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 within the region 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

• Lead the launch and operation of a Camp Galileo location from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Create a joyful, creative, inclusive camp environment where campers, staff, and families feel supported and welcomed.
• Oversee daily camp operations, parent communication, program quality, curriculum, and customer care.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and adherence to program standards; anticipate needs and respond effectively to problems and changing situations.
• Train and mentor a site team of 7 to 40 educators and entry-level staff, and build a strong team culture.
• Set clear expectations for instructional and program standards, provide ongoing feedback, and support staff professional development.
• Manage training support, scheduling, payroll, and ongoing staff performance.
• Apply 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.
• Pursue personal professional development and continuous improvement throughout the summer.
• Represent the camp in the community and communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with the Field Program Manager and build trust with community partners, staff, and campers.
• Attend required training, preseason marketing events, and on-site preparation as scheduled.
• Complete final administrative tasks and staff reviews during the wrap-up phase.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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