Summer Camp Director, Encino/Sherman Oaks (2027)

Location: Encino/Sherman Oaks, California, United States. Seasonal work includes mostly flexible remote preparation, required in-person training and events, and full-time on-site camp operations during June–August.

Compensation: $23–$25/hour for preseason and postseason work; $1,500/week during the camp season, plus $50/week for each returning year of tenure and enrollment-based bonuses.

Company

hirify.global provides summer camps, expanded learning programs, and curriculum support focused on innovation skills, growth mindset, and creative confidence.

What you will do

• Lead the launch, daily operation, and end-of-season wrap-up of a K–8 summer camp.
• Create joyful, safe, inclusive, and creative environments for campers, families, and staff.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage a seasonal team of 7–40 educators and entry-level staff.
• Oversee program quality, curriculum delivery, payroll, family communication, and customer care.
• Serve as the camp’s public face and build partnerships with families, facilities, and community stakeholders.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to solve problems, respond to feedback, and improve camp operations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working directly with students in education, camps, recreation, out-of-school programs, 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 feedback, and coaching staff.
• Ability to manage scheduling, staffing, payroll, and other operational details.
• Ability to 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 during preseason and full-time on-site work during the summer camp season; exact dates vary by location.
• Willingness to travel regionally to up to three preseason marketing events and 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 have

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

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a collaborative, reflective environment centered on ownership, inclusion, continuous improvement, and student outcomes.
• Seasonal schedule runs across preseason preparation, summer camp operations, and brief postseason wrap-up.
• Free camp for 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.