Camps Specialist (Seasonal) — Headfirst Youth Camps & Events

Headfirst Summer Camps•Washington, DC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Headfirst, we’re looking for a Camps Specialist who brings strong operational instincts, adaptability, and a passion for supporting teams to our Professional Sports Camps division. Based in our Washington, DC office, this role travels regularly to camp markets, including those in partnership with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs, and Atlanta Falcons. You’ll serve as a key liaison across teams—supporting staff, coordinating logistics, and helping ensure each program runs smoothly from planning through execution. From troubleshooting day-to-day challenges to keeping systems, people, and communication aligned, you’ll play a critical role in bringing high-quality camp experiences to life. This is a jack-of-all-trades role for someone who’s just as comfortable jumping in to solve a problem as they are keeping the bigger picture on track.

Requirements

3+ years of relevant experience in youth development, camp leadership, operations, logistics, program management, event planning, or related fields (part-time, seasonal and leadership roles may be considered).
2+ years of experience leading people or managing seasonal teams.
Reliable daily availability for the full duration of the season; candidates must be able to work consistently each scheduled day without extended absences.
Ability to independently travel to various company locations across the United States as required throughout the season.
Outstanding organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sites, priorities, and timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Comfort navigating uncertainty and wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in youth programming, education, or summer camps.

Responsibilities

Working with the HQ team to understand systems and processes needed for on-site execution.
Support the execution of training sessions by attending and shadowing across camp markets, stepping in as needed to assist with logistics, team support, and real-time problem solving.
Build a strong understanding of program quality standards and help reinforce team engagement and buy-in to the Headfirst brand and our Professional Sports Team partners in a positive and consistent way.
Collaborate with Talent and Training team to facilitate seasonal staff trainings and on-site preparation.
Collaborate with Talent & Training, Customer Success, and Product Delivery teams to sync on summer launch deliverables.
Serve as an on-the-ground connector between site teams and Headquarters functions, helping assess needs and route challenges to the appropriate internal partners.
Conduct site visits to Professional Sports Camp locations, operating as an extension of the full-time Youth Camps & Events leadership team to reinforce program quality standards and support on-site teams in delivering consistent, high-quality program implementation.
Provide logistics and operational support across multiple summer camp sites, partnering with full-time leaders to help ensure smooth day-to-day execution..
Visit camp sites to provide coaching, ensure consistency, and support staff.
Support logistics including tech, supplies, and issue resolution.
Uphold operational standards while adapting quickly to evolving camp dynamics.
Support camp wrap-up and demobilization
Conduct after-action reviews and prepare feedback reports.
Celebrate successes and support your team through closeout.