Summer Camp Director, Snoqualmie (2027)

Location: Snoqualmie, Washington, United States. Seasonal hybrid schedule from March–September 2027: mostly flexible and remote preparation with required in-person commitments, followed by on-site work from June through August, typically Monday–Friday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, up to 50 hours per week for 5–8 weeks. Wrap-up work in August–September is remote.

Compensation: $23–$25/hour for preseason and postseason work; $1,600/week during the summer camp season, 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 day 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.
• Build a joyful, inclusive, and safe environment for campers, staff, and families.
• Train, mentor, schedule, and manage a seasonal team of 7–40 educators and entry-level staff.
• Handle staffing, payroll, performance management, safety issues, and operational problem-solving.
• Represent the camp in the community and collaborate with families, facilities partners, 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 to improve.
• Ability to manage scheduling, staffing, payroll, and other operational details.
• Ability to stay calm and make sound decisions in fast-paced situations, including safety issues and challenging conversations with families.
• 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 camp operations; willingness to travel regionally to up to three preseason marketing events.
• Ability to complete all required training before camp begins and 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 within the Galileo Innovation Approach, emphasizing curiosity, problem-solving, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Seasonal contract running across preparation, camp operations, and wrap-up phases, with some evening and weekend commitments during preseason.
• 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.

Hiring process

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