Summer Travel Camp Director, Peninsula/SF Region (2027)

Galileo Learning • San Francisco, 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 Peninsula/San Francisco region. The Travel Camp Director steps in for Camp Directors or Assistant Camp Directors during absences or when additional support is needed, and may be assigned a home camp or rotate among sites. The role reports to the Field Program Manager and is responsible for keeping camp operations running smoothly, mentoring staff, and creating a joyful, safe, and inspiring camp experience.

The position brings Galileo’s mission and Innovation Approach to camp through creativity, innovation, inclusive team culture, and strong partnerships. The director leads camp operations and culture, oversees launch planning through end-of-summer wrap-up, manages daily logistics and camper behavior, communicates with families and community partners, and supports staff onboarding, scheduling, payroll, compliance, and adherence to camp policies.

This seasonal role runs March–September 2027, with exact dates varying by hire date and site. The schedule includes flexible, mostly remote preparation and training from March through June, on-site camp operations from June through August, and limited remote administrative work from August through September. During camp season, the role may involve up to 50 hours per week over 5–8 weeks, generally Monday through Friday, with on-site hours typically between 7:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Some preseason commitments may occur during evenings and weekends.

Compensation is described as hourly pay of $23–$25 during preseason preparation and postseason wrap-up, and a weekly salary of $1,600 during summer operations, plus $50 per week for each year of returning tenure in the role. The role also offers $1 per camper-week enrollment and potential commission for add-on weeks. Perks include free camp for the employee’s child or two giftable camp weeks, a 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, including STEAM, art, design, or maker programs.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple summer camps for K–8th grade across the region, covering for Camp Directors or Assistant Camp Directors and providing additional support as needed.
• Own camp launch activities from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Oversee daily camp operations, logistics, parent communication, camper behavior, and program delivery.
• Create a joyful, creative, inclusive environment where campers, staff, and families feel seen, supported, and inspired.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity; anticipate needs and resolve problems as they arise.
• Train and mentor a staff of 7 to 40, including 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 and performance management.
• Manage or support staff training, scheduling, payroll, and timecard approval.
• Handle family communication and serve as the primary face of camp within the community.
• Communicate and collaborate with the Field Program Manager, families, facilities partners, community partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Uphold camp policies and compliance requirements.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity and problem-solving, and communicate feedback and professional-development needs.
• Participate in preseason training, marketing events, and on-site camp preparation.
• Complete postseason administrative tasks and staff reviews.

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.
• $1 per camper-week enrollment bonus, plus potential commission for add-on weeks.
• Hourly pay of $23–$25 during preseason and postseason work.
• Summer weekly salary of $1,600, plus $50 per week for each year of returning tenure in the role.

What This Job Offers

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