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We are currently accepting applications for a Camp Director role at our San Rafael location (Marin County). Although we have hired our 2008 Camp Directors for all other locations, we are currently accepting applications from those interested in future openings as well. Please click the application link on the right to submit our online application.
Rewards of becoming a Camp Galileo Director
- Positive impact on kids: Collectively, your staff will turn kids on to art and science, make new friends, have fun, and build confidence. Whether you are founding a new site or running a camp in its second or third year, you will be part of building something lasting in that community.
- Leadership training: As Camp Director, you will lead a staff of exceptionally talented, fun, and friendly people. Together you will create something big and lasting. In five-eight short weeks, you can become an example that your staff members will never forget.
- Professional development: Camp Directors will learn about grassroots marketing, staff selection and management, leadership, finance, curriculum, and effective instruction. Camp Directors are reviewed in June and August, ensuring the opportunity to learn from specific feedback, both positive and constructive.
- Future opportunities: As Galileo Educational Services grows we're always looking for area managers, curriculum creators, and home office staff. Successful Camp Directors are likely candidates for such opportunities. Galileo also has an alumni network that can connect people with great opportunities.
- Financial reward: A first year Camp Director earns $10,000-$13,000, an amount that could double or more over the subsequent two years depending on the growth of the program. Camp Galileo is unusual in that Camp Directors participate in the financial success of their camps.
Camp Director Responsibilities
Pre-Camp (Jan - June)
- Attend four different weekends of training
- Assist in staff hiring process for your camp
- Do some local grass roots marketing
- Likely hours of commitment: February-June:
10 hours per week + training days and retreats
During Camp (Mid-June -
Mid-August)
- Full-time camp prep week before camp begins
- Run daily operations of camp, creating a high
energy experience for campers (includes leading skits, cheers/songs,
opening & closing ceremonies and all camp games)
- Lead and manage staff, ensuring quality instruction, high energy,
and overall professional performance
- Communicate daily with parents
- Improve program on the fly and share improvements with other
Camp Directors
- Ensure facility is well maintained and left in excellent condition
- Likely hours of commitment during camp: 50-60 hours per week
Post Camp
- Two-day debrief retreat (Mid-August)
Qualifications/Requirements
- College graduate
- Experience working with elementary aged children
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Staff selection and management experience a plus
- Likely employed full-time during the school year, with
summers available
- Flexible, trustworthy, creative and positive; a leader
who works well in teams, is performance-oriented, inspiring,
energetic, organized, detail-oriented, communicative, fun-loving,
and a good problem-solver
Camp Director Selection Process
Galileo and its applicants go through a careful process to insure a good fit for both sides.
- Complete our online application (click blue button on the
right)
- Complete a phone interview
- Attend a Group Interview
- Complete an in-person interview
- Conditional offer extended
- If you accept the offer, background check is completed
and offer is finalized
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