What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day & Jr. Day Lead Counselor - Maryland position at Headfirst Camps?
The Position
The Day & Jr. Day Lead Counselor will oversee, support, and join a team of counselors as they lead campers in pre-written theme-based curriculum where children experience camp through the power of play. We provide the training, curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to organize the program and bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and un-matched energy.
Camper ages : 3-6 years old
Activities include : art, story time, swimming, sports and games, music and movement, moon bounce, playground, STEM
Weekly themes include : Animals, superheroes, insects, outer space
Schedule :
- In-season (late June through mid August) : 7 : 30 am – 3 : 45 pm Monday – Friday
- Pre-season (early June) : select weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation : $17 / hour
What You'll Do
Prepare a team of 3 to 6 counselors to implement pre-written curriculum to groups of campers
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
Act as the bridge from camp to parents, communicating campers’ successes, celebrations, and growth, through the Site Director or other Leadership Team members
Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team
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
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
About You
Must be at least 19 years old with at least (1) year at an undergraduate institution or equivalent professional experience.
Majors in education and child development viewed favorably.
Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
Headfirst Summer Camps is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and those who might need reasonable accommodation to apply.
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