Primary Purpose

An Multi-Site Camp Director is responsible for all aspects of planning and executing innovative, kid-centric summer day camp, as well as other seasonal break programs and pop-up childcare events throughout the year. This role involves developing and implementing local marketing initiatives; establishing and building relationships with hundreds of camp families; recruiting, hiring, training and leading seasonal teams, and; overseeing logistics, compliance, operations and inventory management for the programs they manage. Successful Multi-Site Camp Directors will create a dynamic, inclusive and growing camp community for campers, staff and families and manage stellar teams, while ensuring safety, operational efficiency and profitability.

This position is onsite at California locations.

Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, you’re the difference.  

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Responsible for all stages of the employee life cycle for seasonal teams of up to 35: attraction, recruitment, onboarding, development, retention, and separation at up to three different camp locations.

• Supervising the on-site managers responsible for all facets of a day camp that runs 7-12 weeks, with a typical range of 20-120 campers per day at up to three locations

• Responsible for managing other break programs and pop-up child care events in their region whenever local school districts are not running.

• Handles crisis, emergency, behavioral and medical responses as needed when issues come up at camp or in other childcare settings.

• Manages all customer contact when seasonal management is not in place for their programs, including responding to email and phone inquiries in a timely fashion, providing exceptional customer service, and handling sensitive and escalated matters for hundreds of prospective and attending camp families.

• Develops relationships with local schools, PTAs, businesses and other organizations to create promotional opportunities for the camp by offering cash, in-kind donations and camp services / programming in exchange for marketing.

• Leads online and in-person promotional events and presentations for prospective families regularly throughout the pre-season.

• Manages compliance processes and ensures implementation of company, city and state required policies for camps and/or childcare facilities as applicable to their locality.

• Oversees the management of a six-figure budget for personnel, food and programming.

• Oversees all logistics and inventory management functions for hundreds of items valued in excess of six-figures, which are needed to run camp programs.

• Negotiates terms and manages relationships with local vendors that provide programming for their camp.

• Regularly visits camp programs when run by seasonal leadership, travels within a defined region

Decision Making

Receives limited direction and exercises independent judgement within the scope of their role

Job Requirements – Education/Experience

Bachelor's Degree - Preferred

3 years Administrative or Supervisory Experience in a Camp, Education or Childcare setting - Required

Would relevant experience be considered in lieu of applicable degree?

Yes

Minimum additional years of experience that would be considered in lieu of the applicable degree:

5

Additional Job Requirements

• Past management or leadership experience is required; experience hiring and managing teams of 5 or more, as well as experience with multi-site management is preferred

• Must demonstrate an understanding of required quality camp standards; knowledge and ability to lead staff in implementation of developmentally appropriate program; experience and skill in communication, leadership, organization and supervision; sensitivity and responsiveness to needs of families, staff, and client/hosts; and ability to perform job responsibilities in all levels of direct care.

• Demonstrated sensitivity and responsiveness to needs of parents/guardian, staff, and client/host.

• Must demonstrate working knowledge and management of business operations and financial performance proficiency, combined with technology platforms for business operations, such as HRIS, timekeeping, enrollment tracking and billing.

• Strong leadership, supervisory and organizational skills, demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Experience working in an inclusive work environment and managing across differences.

• During camp programs, Multi-Site Director is expected to be on-site. When camps are not in session, most planning work can be done from home, but are expected to be actively marketing, recruiting staff and promoting camp in their community (as defined by a 15 mile radius from their host school location).

• On-site management at camp can be physically demanding, with extended periods of time on your feet, outside and occasional activity requiring physical exertion.

• If applicable based on assigned camp's food service and staffing models, obtain applicable required food handling/service certifications and/or training.

• Candidates who meet the ACA standard of being at least 25 years old are preferred.

• Multi-Site Directors will be expected to run programming throughout the year when school districts are not in session.

• Travel within the defined region may span up to 50 miles, any travel outside of this area is covered by the company.

At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position. 

Be part of a community where people grow, futures are shaped, and lives are changed. We offer the rewards, opportunities, and support you deserve because making a difference goes both ways. We’re changing the world of work and family, and it starts with you. At Bright Horizons, you’re the difference. 

Life at Bright Horizons:

At Bright Horizons, you’re more than your job title — you’re the difference. Whether you’re nurturing a child’s first steps or supporting the systems behind the scenes, your work creates real impact. We’re a community that celebrates individuality, invests in your growth, and supports your whole self. Because when you thrive, so do the children, families, and clients we serve. Join us and help build a brighter future — for yourself and for others.

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights,  Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.