Summer Travel Camp Director (Education)

Location: Oakland, CA, United States. Seasonal hybrid schedule from March–September 2027, including mostly flexible remote preparation, required in-person training and events, and on-site camp operations from June–August. Travel to up to three in-person marketing events in the region may be required.

Preseason and postseason: $23–25/hour. Camp season: $1,500/week plus $50/week for each returning year of tenure. Additional bonus of $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

• Lead camp launch, daily operations, and end-of-summer wrap-up across assigned or rotating K–8 camp sites.
• Maintain camper safety, program fidelity, family trust, and an inclusive camp environment.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage teams of 7–40 educators and entry-level staff.
• Set instructional and program expectations, provide feedback, and manage performance and professional development.
• Handle staffing, payroll, timecard approval, compliance, camper behavior, and operational problem-solving.
• Communicate with families, facilities partners, cross-functional teams, and the Field Program Manager.

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, giving 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 starting February 2026 and full-time on-site work starting June 2026; dates vary by location.
• Willingness to travel regionally for up to three in-person marketing events before camp 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 such as STEAM, art, design, or maker programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Work guided by the Galileo Innovation Approach, emphasizing curiosity, creativity, problem-solving, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Training and preparation run from March–June, on-site camp operations run for 5–8 weeks between June and August, and remote administrative wrap-up continues through September.
• On-site operating hours are typically 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday, for up to 50 hours per week during camp season; some preparation events may occur evenings or weekends.
• 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.

Hiring process

• Applicants must complete all required training before camp begins and satisfy applicable onboarding, screening, accommodation, and state requirements.