Headfirst Summer Camps · 1 day ago
Associate, Talent & Training - Youth Camps & Events
Washington, DC
Internship
Onsite
Intern, Entry Level
$45K/yr - $50K/yr
1+ years expHeadfirst Summer Camps is dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences that inspire growth and learning. The Associate, Talent & Training is responsible for recruiting and developing seasonal staff for youth camps and events, ensuring they deliver an exceptional experience to campers and families.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Conduct hundreds of interviews, identifying and selecting only the most qualified and mission-driven leaders, educators, and coaches to work with us
Coordinating and managing recruiting initiatives for all seasonal positions, applying past years' best practices while exercising creativity to seek out new and innovative ways to connect with jobseekers
Actively participate in and support the pre-season seasonal training programs as requested in order to deliver highly-effective training to all seasonal teams
Build and maintain strong relationships with potential "connectors," organizations, and talent pools
Collaborate to set realistic weekly and monthly recruitment goals that align with the strategic goals set in the Fall, and take accountability for achieving these goals
Act as the primary point of contact for your candidates through the full recruitment, hiring, and onboarding process
Implement a communications plan for keeping seasonal team members engaged ahead of their first day of work, and informed on important tasks and dates prior to and throughout employment
Continue seasonal interviewing as needed to ensure appropriate staffing levels across all camp locations throughout the summer
Support the on-site Camp Leadership Teams with their day-to-day Talent- and HR-related needs; exercise good judgment and discretion to flag escalated issues to HQ management where appropriate
Act as the HQ shepherd for key Talent-related on-site tasks, ensuring that the on-site leadership team is trained on and successfully manages schedules, staffing numbers, timekeeping, new hire days
Work with the onsite staff teams to implement staff appreciation, training, and/or professional development initiatives
Spot standout seasonal employees who might be a great fit for a full-time position and building the seasonal-to-HQ pipeline
Some evening and/or weekend work is expected during the camp season
Assess the summer's successes and challenges for our camp locations, working with the Youth Camps & Events team colleagues to identify, gather, and present on metrics and analytics capturing Talent key performance indicators
Collect and organize retention notes for all seasonal team members to record summer performance, spotlight on-site all-stars, and track eligibility for rehire
Provide thoughtful feedback and contribute input and ideas for improvements across departments
Recommend changes to Talent Department processes and practices based upon personal insights and team member feedback
Contribute to development of the overall vision and mission of the Talent team for the upcoming seasonal recruitment cycle, and participate in the finalization of all recruitment/hiring/onboarding goals and timelines
Attend and lead campus recruitment fall and winter events to recruit as well as to promote brand awareness for all Headfirst Companies' programs and divisions
Assist in all stages of the recruiting lifecycle for Headfirst Companies' HQ full-time and internship roles as requested; while this will vary with staffing needs, in general you could expect to act as the Talent Department designated recruiter for approximately two HQ full-time positions and four internship roles
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, with concentration in related field(s) viewed favorably
One to two years relevant professional experience, with one year or more of experience in fast-paced, large-scale recruiting and hiring, coaching, training, and/or team management, preferably in a start-up or similar business environment, and one year office-based work experience
Sport-related background, knowledge, and/or coaching, specifically for baseball, softball, football, or soccer viewed favorably
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong people, time, and project management capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work autonomously, guiding projects through to completion in an organized and timely fashion
Has temperament, drive, and desire to excel within a fast-paced environment, to take pride in achieving excellence in your assigned responsibilities, and to work until the job is done each day
Demonstrated experience with MS Office, more specifically Excel; experience with HRIS/ATS systems like iCims, WhenIWork, Rippling viewed favorably, but not required if capacity for learning new systems is high
Valid drivers license and ability to pass a motor vehicle background screening
Ability to travel to camp locations across the country, primarily during June, July, and August
Ability to perform various manual tasks (walking, standing, and moving for up to 8-12 hours at a time; ability to carry up to 30 lbs.; crouching, kneeling, and balancing on varied flooring/terrain) under varying weather conditions (ie, winter warehouse work, peak summer site move-in, summer indoor/outdoor camp programming)
A solution oriented individual who shares The Headfirst Companies' core mission and values, and believes in our ability to work together to make a difference in the lives of children and young adults
You are a motivated self-starter who is autonomous and dependable
You are a team player who approaches professional hurdles with a strong sense of individual responsibility and a sincere emphasis on team over self
You are a humble and enthusiastic leader who possesses the passion and polish to serve as an ambassador of the Headfirst Companies
You are a doer who has an entrepreneurial spirit and a focus on finishing the job every day
You are an independent thinker who assumes responsibility beyond what is asked, and takes initiative for positive change
You are a flexible, coachable, and down-to-earth teammate who has the desire and capacity to grow through self-reflection, and by both providing and receiving thoughtful, constructive performance feedback
You are a patient problem-solver and consummate professional who has the ability to prioritize and multitask, managing several projects concurrently, sometimes under pressure, and often with tight deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and professional demeanor
Benefits
Paid time off
10 paid holidays annually
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) matching
Employee discounts on our programs and offerings
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