Summer Travel Camp Director, East Bay Region (2027)

Galileo Learning • Oakland, CA

6d • $23 - $25

About The Position

Galileo Learning is seeking an experienced leader to support multiple summer camps for students in grades K–8 across the East Bay region. Travel Camp Directors step in for Camp Directors or Assistant Camp Directors during absences or when additional support is needed. The role reports to the Field Program Manager and may have an assigned home camp or rotate among sites. The director keeps camp operations running smoothly, mentors staff, and creates a joyful, safe, and inspiring camp experience while advancing Galileo’s mission to develop innovators who envision and create a better world.

The position combines operational leadership and team culture-building. Responsibilities span camp launch and closeout, daily logistics, camper behavior, family communication, staff onboarding and development, scheduling, timecard approval and payroll, compliance, and enforcement of camp policies. The director serves as the primary face of camp in the community and works with families, facilities partners, staff, cross-functional teams, and the Field Program Manager.

This is a seasonal role with work phases running from preseason preparation through postseason wrap-up. Preseason work is flexible and mostly remote, with required training and some scheduled in-person commitments. During summer operations, the work is on-site and may involve up to 50 hours per week for 5–8 weeks. Postseason duties are limited and remote. The posting gives differing date ranges in its schedule and qualifications sections; exact dates vary by hire date and site operating dates.

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 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 beginning in the preseason and full-time on-site work during summer operations; dates vary by location.
• Willingness to travel within the region for 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, including STEAM, art, design, or maker programs.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple K–8 summer camps across the region, covering for Camp Directors or Assistant Camp Directors and providing additional support as needed.
• Own camp launch and wrap-up, including preseason planning and end-of-summer tasks.
• Oversee daily camp operations and logistics, camper behavior, family communication, compliance, and camp policies.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity; anticipate needs and adapt to changing circumstances.
• Create a joyful, creative, inclusive camp environment where campers, staff, and families feel supported.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage a 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 duties including training support, scheduling, payroll, and timecard approval.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity and problem-solving and align camp culture and operations with Galileo’s mission.
• Communicate openly with the Field Program Manager, seek feedback, and act on it.
• Communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, community partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Travel within the region for up to three preseason in-person marketing events.
• Complete required training before camp begins.

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 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