Summer Camp Director, Shoreline - North City (2027)

About the Role

Galileo Learning’s mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world. We provide out-of-school enrichment programs that build innovation skills, growth mindset, and creative confidence across a variety of offerings — neighborhood summer day camps for families, expanded learning programs for school districts, and curriculum and instructional support for educational institutions and service providers. Our work is guided by the Galileo Innovation Approach (GIA): combining mindset, process, and knowledge to drive meaningful outcomes for students and for each other.

Galileo is looking for an experienced leader to join our team as a Camp Director. Camp Directors lead our dynamic summer camps for K–8th grade, serving as both site General Manager and the public face of the organization. You will open and operate a Camp Galileo location serving campers and their families within your community, leading a dynamic seasonal team of educators and entry-level staff to create joyful, safe environments and ensure smooth daily operations. With a focus on exceptional camper and family experiences, you will uphold program quality, foster creativity, and deliver excellence in customer care, curriculum, and team leadership.

Galileo started in 2002 with a single summer camp in Palo Alto. Today we run 90+ sites across eight states, and Camp Directors are still the people who give each camp its own traditions and magic. Our mission is to develop innovators who envision and create a better world, and at camp, you’re the one who makes that real for campers, families, and staff every day.

Responsibilities

• Infuse camp with joy, tradition, and creativity; build an inclusive environment where every camper, staff member, and family feels seen, supported, and inspired.
• Own every aspect of your camp’s launch, from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up; as both operational lead and culture builder, oversee every detail from daily camp operations to parent communication while delivering an exceptional program.
• Prioritize camper safety, family trust, and program fidelity at all times; anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and problem-solve on the fly so camp runs seamlessly, even when things don’t go as planned.
• Train and mentor a staff of 7 to 40 (depending on site size), including educators and entry-level staff, while actively building your team culture; provide clear expectations for instructional and program standards, ongoing feedback, and professional development; own core management responsibilities such as training support, scheduling, payroll, and ongoing performance management.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach (GIA) to encourage curiosity and problem-solving; lead your team in turning challenges into opportunities, keeping both spirit and operations aligned to Galileo’s mission; communicate openly with your Field Program Manager, seek out feedback, and turn it into action; take ownership of your own professional development, staying self-motivated to learn, grow, and improve throughout the summer.
• Serve as the primary face of camp within the community; communicate proactively with families, facilities partners, and cross-functional teams; collaborate with your Field Program Manager and cultivate trust with community partners, staff, and campers.

Schedule

This is a seasonal role running March–September 2027, with