Summer Camp Director, Burien (2027)

Location: Burien, WA, United States. Seasonal work from March–September 2027, including mostly flexible remote preparation, required in-person training and events, and on-site camp operations during June–August.

Compensation includes $23–25/hour for preseason and postseason work, plus a $1,600/week salary during the camp season and additional tenure-based pay.

Company

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

What you will do

• Open, operate, and close a Camp Galileo site serving K–8 campers and their families.
• Lead daily camp operations, parent communication, program quality, customer care, and safety practices.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage a seasonal team of 7–40 educators and entry-level staff.
• Set instructional and program expectations, provide feedback, and manage staff performance and development.
• Serve as the public face of camp and build partnerships with families, facilities partners, community organizations, and internal teams.
• Use the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working directly with students in education, out-of-school time, teaching, education administration, camps, recreation, or a related setting.
• 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 remain 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 and full-time on-site work during the camp season; exact dates vary by location.
• Willingness to travel regionally to up to three in-person marketing events before camp.
• Ability to complete all required training before camp begins and meet state requirements for working with children, including 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 in a mission-driven environment focused on innovation, creativity, inclusion, collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Flexible preseason preparation includes remote work, scheduled virtual training, in-person training, a Bay Area retreat, marketing events, and on-site preparation.
• Camp-season schedule may reach up to 50 hours per week, typically from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for 5–8 weeks.
• 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.