Summer Camp Director, Lafayette (2027)

Location: Lafayette, California, United States. Seasonal hybrid schedule from March–September 2027: mostly flexible and remote preparation with required in-person commitments, followed by on-site camp operations from June–August and remote wrap-up work.

Camp-season compensation: $1,500 per week, plus $50 per week for each returning year of tenure. Preseason and postseason hourly pay: $23–$25 per hour. Additional $1 per camper-week enrollment and potential commission for add-on weeks.

Company

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

What you will do

• Lead the launch, daily operations, and end-of-season wrap-up of a Camp Galileo location serving K–8th grade campers.
• Create joyful, safe, inclusive camp environments and deliver high-quality camper and family experiences.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage a seasonal staff of 7–40 educators and entry-level employees.
• Oversee operational details including staffing, payroll, parent communication, program standards, and performance management.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.
• Act as the primary camp representative and build relationships with families, facilities partners, staff, and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working directly with students in an education setting, including 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.
• Experience managing 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 family conversations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with families, partners, and supervisors.
• Availability for part-time remote work starting in February 2026 and full-time on-site work starting in June 2026; dates vary by location.
• Willingness to travel regionally 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 mandated screenings and Adult & Child First Aid/CPR/AED certification.

Nice to have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a culture emphasizing visionary thinking, courage, collaboration, determination, reflection, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Seasonal contract running from March–September, with flexible preseason preparation and limited remote postseason administration.
• Free camp for your children or two giftable camp weeks, including extended care.
• 15% Friends & Family discount.
• Priority nomination for financial assistance for someone you know.

Hiring process

• Successful candidates must complete all required training before camp begins.
• Onboarding may require a tuberculosis screening in accordance with applicable local and state requirements.