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Galileo Learning · 4 days ago

Summer Camp Site Director

Boulder, CO

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$21/hr - $21/hr

3+ years exp

Galileo Learning is an educational organization that runs summer camps for K-8 students, focusing on innovation and creativity. The Summer Camp Site Director will lead a team to create safe and engaging camp environments, ensuring smooth operations and exceptional experiences for campers and their families.

E-LearningEducationOnline Portals

Hiring Manager

Megan Sullivan

Responsibilities

Bring Galileo’s spirit to life: Infuse camp with joy, tradition, and creativity. Build an inclusive environment where every camper, staff member, and family feels seen, supported, and inspired

Lead with ownership and vision: Own every aspect of your camp’s launch from preseason planning through end-of-summer wrap-up. As both operational lead and culture builder, oversee every detail from daily camp operations to parent communication, while delivering an exceptional program

Keep camp safe and running smoothly: Prioritize camper safety and family trust at all times. Anticipate needs, adapt quickly, and problem-solve on the fly to ensure camp runs seamlessly, even when things don’t go as planned

Develop and manage your team effectively: Train and mentor a staff of 10–40. Provide clear expectations for instructional and program standards, ongoing feedback, and professional development, while also handling core management responsibilities such as staffing, scheduling, and payroll

Model creativity and innovation: Use the Galileo Innovation Approach (GIA) to encourage curiosity and problem-solving. Lead your team in turning challenges into opportunities, keeping both spirit and operations aligned to Galileo’s mission

Build strong partnerships: Serve as the primary face of camp. Communicate proactively with families, facilities partners and HQ support teams, collaborate with your Field Program Manager, and cultivate trust with community partners, staff, and campers

Qualification

Child developmentCurriculum developmentTeam managementEarly Childhood CredentialCommunication skillsFlexibilityProblem-solving

Required

3+ years of experience in working in education/child development (K-8 preferred) or related coursework

1+ year of team management and coaching experience or supervisory experience

Availability for part-time remote work starting Feb 2026, and full-time on-site work starting June 2026 (dates vary by location)

Willingness to travel in the region to up to 3 in person marketing events, in the preseason

Flexibility to adapt and manage multiple priorities

Ability to complete all required state certifications before camp starts

Colorado State Requirements: Age Requirement: Must be at least 21 years old

Education/Experience Options (must provide transcript/letter of hours): Must meet one of the following: Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Child Development, Psychology, Early Childhood Education, etc.), Associate's Degree or 60 college credits + 3 months (455 hours) of experience supervising 4+ unrelated children (ages 4+), 21 months (3,185 hours) of relevant experience + either 6 college credits or 40 clock hours of school-age children-related training, Current Early Childhood Professional Credential Level II (or higher) – No additional experience required

Direct supervision of 4+ children (ages 4-18) who are not related to applicant

Experience must be verifiable with proper documentation (e.g., letters from employers, signed and on company letterhead)

Completion of CO licensing requirements upon hire; including PDIS trainings, background checks, 2h in person Med admin training, CPR/First Aid