Day & Jr. Day Program Leader - Washington D.C.

The Position

The Day & Jr. Day Program Leader will oversee, support, and coach 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:  $18 / hour

What You'll Do

What You’ll Do:  

• 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

About You

About You: Must be at least 20 years old with at least (2) years at an undergraduate institution or equivalent professional experience.

• Experience:
  • Majors in education and child development viewed favorably.
• Must be able to:
  • 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 Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift.

• Required Certification
  • First Aid & CPR Certification, or the ability to complete these prior to May 30, 2025.

Salary : $18