Summer Camp Director, Denver Park Hill/Central Park (2027)

Galileo Learning • Denver, CO

5d • $22 - $24

About The Position

Galileo Learning is hiring an experienced Camp Director to lead a neighborhood summer day camp for K–8th grade students in Denver Park Hill/Central Park. The Director serves as the site General Manager and the public face of the organization, opening and operating the camp and leading a seasonal team of educators and entry-level staff. The role focuses on creating a joyful, safe, inclusive environment; providing excellent experiences for campers and families; and maintaining program quality, customer care, curriculum, and team leadership.

The Director owns the camp launch and operations from preseason planning through the end-of-summer wrap-up. Responsibilities include daily operations and parent communication, camper safety and program fidelity, staff training and development, scheduling, payroll, and performance management. The Director also represents the camp in the community, builds relationships with families and facilities partners, collaborates with the Field Program Manager and cross-functional teams, and applies Galileo’s Innovation Approach to encourage creativity, curiosity, and problem-solving.

This is a seasonal role running March–September 2027, with three phases. Training and preparation from March to June typically involves 5–15 hours per week, mostly flexible and remote, with scheduled and in-person commitments. On-site camp operations from June to August typically run Monday–Friday between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM, up to 50 hours per week over 5–8 weeks. Wrap-up work in August–September is remote and up to five hours total. Some preseason events may occur during evenings and weekends, and travel to regional marketing events is required.

Compensation is estimated at $22–$24 per hour for preseason and postseason work, and $1,400 per week during summer operations, 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. Perks include free camp for the employee’s child or two giftable weeks, including extended care, a 15% Friends & Family discount, and priority nomination for financial assistance for someone they know.

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 in February 2026 and full-time on-site work starting in 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

• Open and operate a Camp Galileo location, owning the launch from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Lead daily camp operations and serve as the site General Manager and public face of the organization.
• Create a joyful, creative, safe, and inclusive environment for campers, staff, and families.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity, adapting and solving problems as needed.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage a seasonal staff of 7 to 40, including educators and entry-level staff.
• Set instructional and program expectations, provide ongoing feedback and professional development, and manage staff performance.
• Handle core management tasks including training support, scheduling, and payroll.
• Communicate with families, facilities partners, the Field Program Manager, and cross-functional teams.
• Represent the camp in the community and cultivate trust with community partners, staff, and campers.
• Use Galileo’s Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity and problem-solving and to turn challenges into opportunities.
• Seek feedback, act on it, and pursue ongoing professional development.
• Participate in preseason training, marketing events, on-site preparation, and postseason administrative wrap-up.

Benefits

• Free camp for the employee’s child or two giftable camp 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