Summer Camp Director, Bainbridge Island (2027)

Location: Bainbridge Island, Washington, United States. Seasonal role with mostly flexible remote preparation, required in-person training and events, and full-time on-site camp operations during June–August.

Preseason and postseason: $23–$25 per hour. Camp season: $1,600 per week, plus $50 per week for each returning year of tenure; additional enrollment bonus and possible add-on-week commission.

Company

hirify.global provides out-of-school enrichment, summer 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 site from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up.
• Lead daily camp operations for K–8th-grade campers while maintaining safety, program quality, and family trust.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage 7–40 educators and entry-level staff, including feedback, development, payroll, and performance management.
• Build a joyful, inclusive, and creative camp culture using the Galileo Innovation Approach.
• Communicate with families, facilities partners, community partners, and the Field Program Manager.
• Resolve operational, safety, and family-service challenges quickly and make sound decisions in fast-paced situations.

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.
• Experience managing scheduling, staffing, and payroll.
• Ability to stay 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 during preparation and full-time on-site work during the camp season.
• Willingness to travel regionally to up to three in-person preseason marketing events and complete all required training.
• 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

• Seasonal contract running approximately March–September 2027, with preparation, on-site camp, and wrap-up phases.
• Preparation requires 5–15 hours per week; camp operations may require up to 50 hours per week, generally Monday–Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• 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.
• Work culture emphasizes visionary, courageous, collaborative, determined, and reflective behavior.

Hiring process

• Complete all required training before camp begins and fulfill applicable onboarding requirements, which may include a tuberculosis screening.
• Meet applicable local and state requirements for working with children.