Day Program Leader, Zone A, Sta/ncs

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States Headfirst Summer Camps Full time

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:

- **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
- Manage an Art and/or STEM Specialist in specialized class preparation, materials management, and curriculum adaptations
- 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 counselors to create the best experience possible for all campers
- Coach your team of counselors, providing specific feedback and skill development opportunities
- Adhere to the Headfirst Cell-Phone free policy, powering down and putting cell phones in Yondr pouch for the duration of shift.
- ** 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:
**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.
- ** Required Certification**
- ** First Aid & CPR Certification**, or the ability to complete these prior to May 30, 2024.

What You'll Gain:

- Headfirst Companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply._

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