Summer Camp Director, Westwood (2027)

Location: Westwood, California, United States. Seasonal hybrid role with mostly flexible remote preparation, required in-person training and events, and on-site camp operations from June through August, typically Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, up to 50 hours per week.

Preseason and postseason: $23–$25/hour. Camp season: $1,500/week plus $50/week for each year of returning tenure, with additional enrollment-based bonus and possible commission.

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 site serving K–8th grade campers.
• Create joyful, safe, inclusive environments for campers, staff, and families.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage 7–40 educators and entry-level staff.
• Oversee program quality, curriculum delivery, customer care, payroll, and staff performance.
• Communicate with families, facilities partners, community partners, and the Field Program Manager.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to solve problems, improve operations, and support creativity.

Requirements

• 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 expectations, providing feedback, and coaching staff.
• Ability to manage scheduling, staffing, payroll, and other operational details.
• Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions during safety issues, fast-paced situations, and challenging family conversations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with families, partners, and supervisors.
• Availability for part-time remote work during preparation and full-time on-site work during the summer camp season.
• Willingness to travel regionally to up to three in-person marketing events and 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, including STEAM, art, design, or maker programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a visionary, courageous, collaborative, determined, and reflective culture.
• Seasonal schedule runs from approximately March through September, with flexible preparation and limited remote wrap-up work.
• Free camp for children or two giftable camp weeks, including extended care.
• 15% Friends & Family discount.
• Priority nomination for financial assistance for someone you know.