Assistant Camp Director, Palo Alto
Galileo Headquarters
- Palo Alto, CA
- $22.77 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the daily operations of camp, working closely with the Camp Director to ensure a joy-filled program.
- Flex your creative problem-solving to effectively prioritize throughout each day.
- Maintain a constant eye toward camper safety and customer experience.
- Act as the “manager on duty” any time that the Camp Director is not onsite.
- Own daily operational and administrative tasks as assigned to support a successful camp program.
- Act as one of two “key holders,” performing opening and closing duties as scheduled by the Camp Director.
- Courageously lead by example with humor and optimism.
- Exemplify student-centered leadership by centering the camper experience in all aspects of your work
- Balance fun with safety and operational excellence
- Coach staff to connect with students across diverse age groups, ability levels and support needs.
- Assist the Camp Director in leading the camp staff team, and directly supervise a team of Summer Operations Interns.
- Support the CD in managing and coaching staff on camp policies and procedures.
- Provide feedback on classroom instruction and behavior management.
- Train staff on our inclusive, restorative justice approach to camper behavior management.
- Assist in managing camp rotations and provide support as needed.
- Be ready to wear many hats, and enter each situation with finesse and determination.
- Provide coverage, stepping in to fill staff duties when team members are out.
- Lead camper groups and/or facilitate Galileo curriculum as needed.
- Regularly assess to ensure Galileo curriculum is facilitated as designed, and provide timely feedback to staff.
- Contribute to and lead daily camp activities.
- Manage check-in/check-out procedures to ensure efficiency and accurate daily attendance.
- Lead the team by example to provide exemplary customer service to each camper, family, and guardian at all times.
- Encourage collaboration among staff to plan and participate in all camp activities.
- Promote a positive camp experience at all times with your energy and camp spirit.
- Actively participate in camp chants, songs, and perform skits in opening and closing ceremonies.
- Provide excellent customer service and support to families.
- Communicate with families as needed about their camper's experience.
- Coach staff on best practices for professional communication.
- Resolve escalated matters, which may be beyond the expertise of an entry-level staff member.
- Maintain safe environments for all campers and provide leadership and camp spirit to all campers.
- Constantly assess engagement and group dynamics, as well as the needs of individual campers.
- Develop your management skills as the owner of your camp's Extended Care program.
- Independently manage the Extended Care program (including staff), with mentorship from the Camp Director.
- Maintain operations for a smooth Extended Care experience for campers who join us before/after regular camp hours
- Act as the “manager on duty,” taking full responsibility for camper and family experience, staff development, etc.
- Your exact pay will be determined based on a variety of factors, geography, including work-site location and tenure.
- One free week of camp for your own child!
- $50 Friends and Family Discount
- Priority scholarship nominations
- Membership in the Galileo Alumni Community of over 20,000 inspiring changemakers!
- College coursework in Education or Child Development preferred, but not required
- 2+ years of work experience in K-8 education, or a combination of relevant education and work experience
- 1+ years of demonstrated leadership experience, supervisor experience is preferred
- Experience caring for, supervising, coaching, and/or mentoring children in groups of 15+
- Availability to consistently work [Full-Time / Part-Time] hours, Monday - Friday, for the duration of camp.
- For consistency and camper safety, we prioritize applicants who are able to commit to working for the full duration of camp (4-8 continuous weeks, depending on the camp location).
- Applicants with less than 4 continuous weeks of availability will not be considered for this role.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus, but not required
- Ability to balance multiple tasks while working with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.
- Ability to complete all pre-camp tasks, including background checks, state-mandated certifications, electronic onboarding paperwork and online training prior to the start of camp.
- Valid CPR/First Aid certification OR ability to become certified prior to the start of camp
- Must be 18 years of age by May 13th, 2024
- Some lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs.
- Typing, writing, reading
- Seeing, hearing and speaking, both nearby and at a distance
- Use hand and fingers to help with classroom supplies and operate equipment
- Frequent sitting
- Standing, walking, kneeling