Day & Jr. Day Lead Counselor - Maryland

The PositionThe 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 unmatched energy.Camper Ages3-6 years oldActivities Includeart, story time, swimming, sports and games, music and movement, moon bounce, playground, STEMWeekly Themes IncludeAnimals, superheroes, insects, outer spaceScheduleIn-season (late June through mid August) : 7 : 30 am – 3 : 45 pm Monday – FridayPre-season (early June) : select weekends for training and site preparationCompensation$17 / hourWhat You'll DoLead morning and afternoon program meetings for all campers, enforce active supervision and Headfirst policies with your staff team, and lead by example in hands-on teaching of the program content.Bring Camp to LifePrepare a team of 3 to 6 counselors to implement pre-written curriculum to groups of campers.Lead a group of 12-16 campers with a co-counselor through a planned schedule.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.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 SafetyWork directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration.Communicate ProactivelyAct 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 TeamArrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal and consistent team member who shows up for the campers and your team.Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility PartnersRepresent 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 CurveballsPractice 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 YouMust be at least 19 years old with at least (1) year at an undergraduate institution or equivalent professional experience.ExperienceMajors in education and child development viewed favorably.Must Be Able ToWork 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 Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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