Traveling Director

Bright Horizons UK

. Fill in when a Director is no longer present to run a camp .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $70,000 - $77,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and organizational skills in managing seasonal teams and camp operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards while fostering an inclusive community for families and staff.

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Administrative ExperienceTeam ManagementCrisis ManagementBudget ManagementCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Multi-Site ManagementProgram DevelopmentOperational EfficiencyInventory ManagementFinancial Performance Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipOrganizationSensitivityResponsivenessSupervision

Tools & Technologies

HRISTimekeeping SystemsEnrollment TrackingBilling Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

Food Handling Certification

Industry Keywords

Camp StandardsChildcareEducationCustomer ServiceCrisis Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Fill in when a Director is no longer present to run a camp
Run seasonal break programs and pop-up childcare events throughout the year across the country
Establish and build relationships with camp families
Recruit, hire, train and lead seasonal teams
Oversee logistics, compliance, operations and inventory management
Create a dynamic, inclusive and growing camp community for campers, staff and families
Deliver programs for children while ensuring safety, operational efficiency and profitability
Support all stages of the employee life cycle for seasonal teams of up to 35
Manage day camps running 7–12 weeks with 20–250 campers per day and manage other childcare events
Handle crisis, emergency, behavioral and medical responses
Manage customer contact, email and phone inquiries, customer service, and escalated matters
Manage compliance processes and implement company, city and state policies
Ensure adherence to six-figure program budgets
Oversee inventory of hundreds of items valued in excess of six figures
Maintain relationships with host schools and oversee site planning, janitorial arrangements, and security
Perform on-site management during assigned camp programs
Plan from home when camps are not in session while marketing, recruiting staff, and promoting camp as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 years Administrative or Supervisory Experience in a Camp, Education or Childcare setting - Required
Past management or leadership experience is required
Experience hiring and managing teams of 5 or more
Experience with multi-site management is preferred
Bachelor's Degree - Preferred
5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree considered
Candidates who meet the ACA standard of being at least 25 years old are preferred
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
Ability to perform job responsibilities in all levels of direct care
Working knowledge and management of business operations and financial performance
Proficiency with technology platforms such as HRIS, timekeeping, enrollment tracking and billing
Strong leadership, supervisory and organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks
Experience working in an inclusive work environment and managing across differences
Willingness to obtain applicable required food handling/service certifications and/or training if applicable
Ability to travel nationally; travel assignments may be unpredictable and urgent
At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, sick, holiday, and parental bonding leave
401(k) retirement plan
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Money-saving discounts and financial planning tools
Tuition assistance and education coaching
Caregiving support and resources for the children and adults in your family
Collaborative environments
Meaningful benefits
Culture that supports career growth and personal well-being