Day & Junior Day Camp Counselor - Washington D.C.

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Headfirst Summer Camps Full time
The Position

Headfirst Summer Camp Day & Junior Day Camp Counselors will lead campers in pre-written theme-based curriculum as our youngest campers try new things and 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 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): 7:45 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Friday
  • Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation

Compensation: $17.50 / hour

What You'll Do

What You’ll Do:  

  • Bring Camp to Life
    • Lead a group of 12 to 16 campers with a co-counselor through a planned schedule
    • Teach pre-written curriculum, and engage campers during break times
    • Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
    • Lead music and movement, story time, sports and games, moon bounce, bathroom & sunscreen breaks, transitions, lunch & snack
    • Support specialized staff during art, STEM, swim, morning and afternoon program meetings
    • Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves 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 developmentally appropriate activities
  • 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, helpful, hands-on, and in uniform
    • Actively participate in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and community
  • 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
    • Be flexible with your assignment and open to supporting other programs on site
  • 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 18 years old.
    • If you are between 16-18 years old, please apply for our Junior Counselor Role
  • 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 the Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift.

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