Headfirst Summer Camps · 14 hours ago
Day & Junior Day Program Leader - MD: 2025-3532
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18/hr - $18/hr
2+ years expHeadfirst Summer Camps is dedicated to creating transformational camp experiences, and they are seeking a Day & Junior Day Program Leader to oversee and coach a team of counselors. The role involves preparing and leading activities for young campers, ensuring their emotional and social development, while also representing the Headfirst brand positively to families and facility partners.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Bring Camp to Life
Prepare a team of 8 to 16 counselors to implement pre-written curriculum to groups of up to 130 campers
Lead morning and afternoon program meetings for all campers, enforce active supervision and Headfirst policies your staff team, and lead by example in hands-on teaching of the program content
Prepare and review materials bins for upcoming weekly themes, distributing materials to the appropriate areas to ensure projects are easily carried out by your counselor team
Act as the first responder to any camper behavior management situations and support individual campers and counselors in implementing next steps towards positive behavior growth
Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with top notch Headfirst-level energy 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 coach your counselor team in growing their camper management skills
Communicate Proactively
Anticipate curricular, facility, or schedule issues before they occur and proactively create solutions to run a smooth program
Act as the bridge from camp to parents, communicating campers’ successes, celebrations, and growth, through the Site Director or other Leadership Team members
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
Work directly alongside your Site Director to group campers and create the best experience possible for all
Coach your team of counselors, providing specific feedback and skill development opportunities
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, hands-on, helpful, and in uniform
Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and lead your team to do the same
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 20 years old with at least (2) years at an undergraduate institution or equivalent professional experience
Must be able to work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day
Must be able to work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally
Committed to adhering to Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift
First Aid & CPR Certification, or the ability to complete these prior to May 30
Preferred
Majors in education and child development viewed favorably
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