Summer Travel Camp Director, Peninsula/SF Region (2027)

Location: San Francisco, CA, United States. Seasonal hybrid role with mostly flexible remote preparation, required in-person training and events, and full-time on-site camp operations from June through August.

Preseason and postseason: $23–25/hour. Camp season: $1,600/week, plus $50/week for each returning year in the role. Additional $1 per camper-week enrollment and potential commission for add-on weeks.

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

• Open and operate a Camp Galileo location serving K–8th grade campers and their families.
• Lead daily camp operations, preseason planning, end-of-summer wrap-up, parent communication, and program quality.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage a seasonal team of 7–40 educators and entry-level staff.
• Maintain safe, inclusive, joyful environments and handle safety issues and operational challenges.
• Build relationships with families, facilities partners, community partners, and cross-functional teams.
• Apply the Galileo Innovation Approach to encourage curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working directly with students in education, out-of-school programs, 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 work during preparation and full-time on-site work during the June–August camp season.
• Willingness to travel to up to three in-person regional marketing events and complete all required training before camp.
• 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 in a collaborative, courageous, determined, reflective, and mission-driven environment.
• Seasonal schedule runs across preparation, on-site camp operations, and remote wrap-up phases from approximately March through September 2027.
• On-site camp schedule is typically Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, up to 50 hours per week 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.