Headfirst Summer Camps · 3 weeks ago
Day & Junior Day Camp Counselor - FH
Oakton, VA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $15/hrHeadfirst Summer Camps is dedicated to creating fun and transformational camp experiences for children. As a Day & Junior Day Camp Counselor, you will lead campers aged 3-6 through theme-based activities, ensuring their physical, social, and emotional safety while fostering an engaging and supportive environment.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Bring Camp to Life
Lead a group of 12 to 16 campers with a co-counselor through a planned schedule
Teach pre-written curriculum, and engage campers during break times
Implement Headfirst's safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
Lead music and movement, story time, sports and games, moon bounce, bathroom & sunscreen breaks, transitions, lunch & snack
Support specialized staff during art, STEM, swim, morning and afternoon program meetings
Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures
Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety
Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities
Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners
Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families at carpool and to school facility partners throughout the summer by being enthusiastic, helpful, hands-on, and in uniform
Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and community
Be an Active Member of the Camp Team
Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team
Be flexible with your assignment and open to supporting other programs on site
Handle the Curveballs
Practice resiliency and arrive with a 'How Can I Help?' mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things
Qualification
Required
Must be at least 18 years old
If you are between 16-17 years old, please apply for our Junior Counselor Role
Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day
Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time
Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
Committed to adhering to the Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift
Company
Headfirst Summer Camps
For over 20 years, we’ve been creating programs that inspire children and young adults to courageously engage with the world, celebrate the challenges that come with trying hard things, and meet every opportunity and every setback with persistence, patience, and a positive attitude.
Founded in 1996Washington, District of Columbia, US
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase