Summer Camp Director, Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village (2027)

Location: Thousand Oaks/Westlake Village, California, United States. Seasonal role with mostly flexible remote preparation work, required in-person training and marketing events, and on-site camp operations during June–August, typically Monday–Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, up to 50 hours per week for 5–8 weeks.

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

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 for K–8 campers while maintaining safety, program quality, and family trust.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage a seasonal team of 7–40 educators and entry-level staff.
• Set instructional and program expectations, provide feedback, and support professional development.
• Communicate with families, facilities partners, the Field Program Manager, and cross-functional teams.
• Build an inclusive, creative camp culture and apply the Galileo Innovation Approach to problem-solving.

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 ongoing feedback, and coaching staff.
• Ability to manage scheduling, staffing, payroll, and other operational details.
• Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions during fast-paced situations, safety issues, and challenging family conversations.
• Strong written and verbal communication with families, partners, and supervisors.
• Availability for part-time remote preparation work and full-time on-site summer operations; exact dates vary by location.
• Ability to complete required training and meet state requirements, including 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 such as STEAM, art, design, or maker programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a visionary, courageous, collaborative, determined, and reflective environment.
• Seasonal contract running across preparation, on-site camp operations, and wrap-up phases.
• Free camp for children or two giftable camp weeks, including extended care.
• 15% Friends & Family discount.
• Priority nomination for financial assistance for someone known to the employee.