Summer Travel Camp Director, South LA/OC/SD Region (2027)

Galileo Learning • Irvine, CA

6d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Galileo Learning is hiring a Travel Camp Director to support multiple summer camps for K–8th grade in the South LA/OC/SD region. The director may be assigned a home camp or rotate among sites, stepping in for Camp Directors or Assistant Camp Directors during absences or when additional support is needed. Reporting to the Field Program Manager, the role keeps camp operations running smoothly, mentors staff, and creates a joyful, safe, and inspiring experience for campers.

The director brings Galileo’s mission and Innovation Approach to camp by fostering creativity, innovation, inclusion, and fun. The role oversees camp launch and daily operations, camper behavior and safety, family communication, staff onboarding and development, scheduling, payroll and timecards, compliance, and camp policies. The seasonal schedule has three phases: flexible, mostly remote training and preparation from March through June; on-site camp work from June through August; and remote wrap-up tasks in August and September. Dates and hours vary by hire date and camp placement. Preseason and postseason work is paid hourly; during camp season, the role transitions to a weekly salary as a full-time, exempt Camp Director. Compensation also includes enrollment-based bonus pay and potential commission for add-on weeks.

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 with families, partners, and supervisors.
• Availability for part-time remote work during the preseason and full-time on-site work during the camp season; the posting gives differing start-year references (2026) and describes the role as running March–September 2027, with dates varying 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, including STEAM, art, design, or maker programs.

Responsibilities

• Infuse camp with joy, tradition, and creativity and build an inclusive environment for campers, staff, and families.
• Own camp launch and operations from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Oversee daily camp logistics, parent communication, camper behavior, safety, program fidelity, and camp policies.
• Anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and resolve operational challenges, including situations involving safety or family concerns.
• Train and mentor a staff of 7 to 40, including educators and entry-level staff, and build a positive team culture.
• Set clear expectations for instructional and program standards; provide ongoing feedback and professional development.
• Manage staff training support, scheduling, payroll, timecards, and performance management.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate openly with the Field Program Manager, seek feedback, and act on it.
• Serve as the primary face of camp in the community and communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Complete preseason training, marketing events, on-site preparation, and postseason administrative tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Free camp for the employee’s child(ren) or two giftable 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, plus potential commission for add-on weeks.

What This Job Offers

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