Assistant Director

Situated on the sunny shores of Case Inlet in the South Puget Sound, Camp Gallagher is one of the most stunning summer camps in the world. Here, middle and high schoolers unplug from screens and schedules to dive into nature, friendship, adventure, and stewardship. The Gallagher community celebrates diversity—campers of all genders, races, abilities, and sexual orientations are welcomed and supported. All staff are responsible for leading overnight boat trips on the Puget Sound and fully participating in the adventurous culture of camp. As a staff, we strive to be hardcore adventurists—pushing ourselves and our campers out of comfort zones in a supportive community to foster growth, confidence, and resilience. Our summer season runs mid-June through late August, with some opportunities in the shoulder season. Staff participate in a 12-day training, then lead sessions of varying lengths with 2½-day breaks in between. Staff are based on camp property for the duration of each session, fully immersed in camp life and operations--and because we run a small, tight-knit program, availability for the full summer is strongly preferred.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR DESCRIPTION

The youth summer programs assistant director is a full-time, seasonal member of the Gallagher summer staff. Help create a summer where campers and staff feel challenged, supported, and deeply connected. The assistant director works as a part of the director team to work together to set camp goals and bring the spirit and values of Camp Gallagher to life each day. Support the hiring, training, and supervision of summer staff, modeling positive leadership, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. Help plan and lead camp programs, activities, and special events that spark joy, growth, and belonging. Assist with the day-to-day operations of camp, keeping safety, risk management, and camper well-being at the center of everything you do. Be a flexible, caring, and dependable presence—ready to jump into a campfire song, solve problems on the fly, lend a hand where needed, and lead by example in both the fun moments and the behind-the-scenes work that keeps camp running smoothly.