Summer Camp Director, Alameda (2027)

Location: Alameda, California, United States. Seasonal work includes mostly flexible remote preparation with required in-person training, events, and onsite camp preparation, followed by onsite work during June–August.

Compensation: $23–$25/hour for preseason and postseason work; $1,500/week during the summer camp season, plus $50/week for each returning year in the role. Additional bonuses may apply.

Company

hirify.global provides out-of-school enrichment, summer day camps, expanded learning programs, and curriculum support focused on innovation skills, growth mindset, and creative confidence.

What you will do

• Launch and operate a Camp Galileo location from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Lead daily camp operations and create joyful, safe, inclusive environments for K–8th grade campers.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage a seasonal team of 7–40 educators and entry-level staff.
• Oversee instructional and program standards, feedback, professional development, payroll, and performance management.
• Communicate with families, facilities partners, the Field Program Manager, and cross-functional teams.
• Serve as the public face of camp and use the Galileo Innovation Approach to address challenges and improve operations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working directly with students in education, out-of-school programs, teaching, education administration, camps, recreation, or related settings.
• 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 expectations, providing ongoing feedback, and coaching staff.
• Experience managing scheduling, staffing, payroll, and other operational details.
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions during safety issues, challenging family conversations, and other fast-paced situations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with families, partners, and supervisors.
• Availability for part-time remote work beginning in February 2026 and full-time onsite work beginning in June 2026; dates vary by location.
• Ability to complete all required training before camp begins and meet state requirements for working with children, including mandated screenings and Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
• Willingness to travel regionally to up to three in-person preseason marketing events.

Nice to have

• Experience with hands-on, project-based learning, including STEAM, art, design, or maker programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Seasonal contract running from March through September 2027, with training and preparation, onsite camp operations, and remote wrap-up phases.
• Preseason work is 5–15 hours per week; onsite camp work may reach 50 hours per week, generally from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday through Friday for 5–8 weeks.
• Postseason wrap-up requires up to 5 total hours of remote administrative work.
• Free camp for the employee’s children or two giftable camp weeks, including extended care.
• 15% Friends & Family discount and priority nomination for financial assistance for someone known to the employee.

Hiring process

• Complete all required training before camp begins and fulfill applicable onboarding requirements, which may include a tuberculosis screening.