Extended Day (PMX) Program Leader - Zone B, STA
About The Position
At Headfirst, we design fun, intentional, and transformational camp experiences where every camper feels seen, known, and celebrated. Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens by design. Through thoughtfully planned activities and trained staff, we create what we call Headfirst Moments: when a camper tries something new, pushes through fear, and realizes, “I can do it.” The Extended Day (PMX) Program Leader will oversee, support, and coach a team of counselors as they lead campers in pre-written 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: 3-12 years old Activities include: arts and crafts, storytime, sports and games, playground
Requirements
- Must be able to: Work around small children including, sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
- Must be able to: Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to: Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to: 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.
- First Aid & CPR Certification, or the ability to complete these prior to May 30.
Nice To Haves
- Majors in education and child development viewed favorably
Responsibilities
- Prepare a team of 6 to 12 counselors to implement pre-written curriculum to groups of up to 80 campers
- Lead meetings for all staff, enforce active supervision and Headfirst policies, and lead by example in hands-on teaching of the program content
- Prepare and review materials bins for upcoming weeks, 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
- Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
- 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
- Act as the primary first aid and safety provider for campers and staff after the regular camp day ends
- Anticipate curricular, facility, or schedule issues before they occur and proactively create solutions to run a smooth program
- Effectively log and manage any communications with Operations/PMX Coordinator about camper behavior, first aid, lost items, and other requests
- 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
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
