Summer Travel Camp Director, South Bay Region (2027)

Galileo Learning • San Jose, CA

6d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Galileo Learning is seeking an experienced leader to support multiple summer camps for students in K–8 across the South Bay region. Travel Camp Directors fill in for Camp Directors or Assistant Camp Directors during absences and provide additional support as needed. Reporting to the Field Program Manager, the Director helps keep camp operations running smoothly, mentors staff, and creates a joyful, safe, and inspiring camp experience. The role may be assigned a home camp or rotate among sites.

The Director leads camp operations and culture, including preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up; daily logistics; camper behavior; family communication; staff onboarding and development; timecard approval; compliance; and enforcement of camp policies. The position also serves as a primary community contact and works with families, facilities partners, staff, cross-functional teams, and the Field Program Manager. The Director uses Galileo’s Innovation Approach to foster creativity, innovation, curiosity, and problem-solving while supporting safe, inclusive, high-quality programming.

The seasonal role runs March–September 2027, with three phases. Training and preparation from March through June involve 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 evenings or weekends. On-site camp work from June through August typically runs Monday–Friday, with hours 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.

Compensation is described as a Year 1 estimate: hourly pay of $23–$25 for preseason preparation and training, a camp-season 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 wrap-up. The posting also describes an additional $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, giving 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 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 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

• Support multiple regional K–8 summer camps, stepping in for Camp Directors or Assistant Camp Directors during absences or when extra support is needed.
• Lead camp launch and operations from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Infuse camp with joy, tradition, creativity, and an inclusive culture for campers, staff, and families.
• Oversee daily camp operations, logistics, camper behavior, parent communication, and program delivery.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, compliance, program fidelity, and adherence to camp policies.
• Anticipate needs, adapt to changing circumstances, and resolve operational and safety challenges.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage staff, including educators and entry-level employees; staff teams may range from 7 to 40 people depending on site size.
• Set clear instructional and program expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and support staff professional development and performance management.
• Handle core management duties including training support, scheduling, payroll, and timecard approval.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity and problem-solving and help teams turn challenges into opportunities.
• Communicate with the Field Program Manager, seek feedback, and apply it to the work.
• Serve as the primary face of camp in the community and communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Build trust and collaborate with community partners, staff, campers, and families.
• Complete required training, preseason events, on-site camp preparation, and postseason administrative tasks and staff reviews.

Benefits

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