Camp Director at Galileo Learning - Santa Clara County, CA
Job Summary
Job Summary
Camp Directors are key members of our field team at Galileo Learning. In this role, you will assume overall leadership of one of our summer day camp locations; managing and coaching staff, seamlessly overseeing day-to-day operations, and creating a joy-filled summer camp culture.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
YOU ARE • You are intrigued or inspired by Galileo’s mission and purpose. Innovation education, project- based learning, and working in a professional, welcoming, camp-inspired culture sound like things you’re ready to explore or sign up for. • You are an organized, deeply accountable, service-minded powerhouse. You take great pride in leveraging your administrative talents to support others. It’s part of your personal brand to be a quick, thorough, and friendly email responder, and take ownership of anything on your plate. • You are a student-centered leader. You understand how to communicate and connect with children across the K-8 spectrum and courageously lead with humor and optimism, balancing fun with safety and operational excellence to center the camper experience in all aspects of your work. • You are adaptable and action-oriented. You’re a camp chameleon who can adjust on a dime to meet the shifting demands of diverse situations. You’re a born problem solver who embraces challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm. • You Build Effective Teams. You create the conditions for staffers to apply their diverse skillsets and perspectives to achieve shared goals. You celebrate wins, coach staff toward success, and foster an environment where innovation and collaboration can thrive. • You are an Operations Expert. You understand what it takes to run a best-in-class youth program and are able to effectively prioritize and problem solve, with a constant eye towards camper safety and customer experience. Credential Requirements: • None Required Documents: • Resume
YOU ARE • You are intrigued or inspired by Galileo’s mission and purpose. Innovation education, project- based learning, and working in a professional, welcoming, camp-inspired culture sound like things you’re ready to explore or sign up for. • You are an organized, deeply accountable, service-minded powerhouse. You take great pride in leveraging your administrative talents to support others. It’s part of your personal brand to be a quick, thorough, and friendly email responder, and take ownership of anything on your plate. • You are a student-centered leader. You understand how to communicate and connect with children across the K-8 spectrum and courageously lead with humor and optimism, balancing fun with safety and operational excellence to center the camper experience in all aspects of your work. • You are adaptable and action-oriented. You’re a camp chameleon who can adjust on a dime to meet the shifting demands of diverse situations. You’re a born problem solver who embraces challenges with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm. • You Build Effective Teams. You create the conditions for staffers to apply their diverse skillsets and perspectives to achieve shared goals. You celebrate wins, coach staff toward success, and foster an environment where innovation and collaboration can thrive. • You are an Operations Expert. You understand what it takes to run a best-in-class youth program and are able to effectively prioritize and problem solve, with a constant eye towards camper safety and customer experience. Credential Requirements: • None Required Documents: • Resume
Comments and Other Information
Benefits & Compensation
• We anticipate total compensation for this role to range from $10,600 - $14,300.
• While working full-time, for the Summer: $1275/ week (up to 8 weeks depending on the camp
location)
• While working part-time in the pre-camp season: $21/ hour (estimated 10 hours per week,
February - early June)
• Performance bonus: up to $500 based on job performance, paid at the close of the Summer
• Returning Camp Directors who have previously held this position at Galileo Learning may be
eligible for a modified compensation structure based on tenure, camp size, and geography,
which may include additional bonus eligibility.
• Free summer camp enrollment! You will have free camp sessions for your own children for every
camp week you work or you can gift two weeks of free camp to others.
• $50 Friends and Family Discount for those you love
• Priority nomination for Innovation for All (financial assistance) scholarship for anyone you know
• Leadership training & professional development. You’ll receive unique and exceptional training
including weekend management training retreats, weekly individual coaching throughout the
camp season, mentorship, and access to Galileo’s network of prominent educational leaders.
Camp Directors are given the tools, framework, community, and support to take ownership of
and implement a fully-developed program.
• Community. You’ll become part of a current and former Galileo staff network of over 10,000
inspiring changemakers. Former Galileans stay connected, and have even gone on to create
successful non-profit organizations together!
LOCATION
Pre-camp: With the exception of weekend retreats and occasional events, most pre-camp season work is done remotely, but must be done from one of the employable states, listed above.
Summer: When it comes to camp assignments, we take your location preferences into consideration, and have an ongoing, open dialogue about location options throughout the process. You’ll be placed at one of our 70+ sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, Chicago, Seattle, or Denver.
We are only able to employ candidates who are based in the following states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, or Washington.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits & Compensation
• We anticipate total compensation for this role to range from $10,600 - $14,300.
• While working full-time, for the Summer: $1275/ week (up to 8 weeks depending on the camp
location)
• While working part-time in the pre-camp season: $21/ hour (estimated 10 hours per week,
February - early June)
• Performance bonus: up to $500 based on job performance, paid at the close of the Summer
• Returning Camp Directors who have previously held this position at Galileo Learning may be
eligible for a modified compensation structure based on tenure, camp size, and geography,
which may include additional bonus eligibility.
• Free summer camp enrollment! You will have free camp sessions for your own children for every
camp week you work or you can gift two weeks of free camp to others.
• $50 Friends and Family Discount for those you love
• Priority nomination for Innovation for All (financial assistance) scholarship for anyone you know
• Leadership training & professional development. You’ll receive unique and exceptional training
including weekend management training retreats, weekly individual coaching throughout the
camp season, mentorship, and access to Galileo’s network of prominent educational leaders.
Camp Directors are given the tools, framework, community, and support to take ownership of
and implement a fully-developed program.
• Community. You’ll become part of a current and former Galileo staff network of over 10,000
inspiring changemakers. Former Galileans stay connected, and have even gone on to create
successful non-profit organizations together!
LOCATION
Pre-camp: With the exception of weekend retreats and occasional events, most pre-camp season work is done remotely, but must be done from one of the employable states, listed above.
Summer: When it comes to camp assignments, we take your location preferences into consideration, and have an ongoing, open dialogue about location options throughout the process. You’ll be placed at one of our 70+ sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Southern California, Chicago, Seattle, or Denver.
We are only able to employ candidates who are based in the following states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, or Washington.