Junior Counselor - Washington D.C.
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.” Headfirst Summer Camp Junior Counselors are team players who are willing to work in any program as needed. While there may be opportunities to specialize in a particular camp program throughout the summer, our Junior Counselors are characterized by their dedication, flexibility, and willingness to work with campers of all ages and interests as the assistant counselor in a group. 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.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- If you are 18 years old or older, please apply for our 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.
Responsibilities
- Co-lead a group of 12-20 campers for all curricular activities in the schedule with a co-counselor
- Teach pre-written curriculum, and engage campers during break times
- Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
- Co-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
- Assist in various roles as requested; for example, as a camper buddy for increased supervision, delivery person for materials, or assistant to camp leaders as they shift activities due to weather or facility issues
- Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities
- Open to continued growth and learning in camper management, consistently absorbing new information from peers and leadership team members
- 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
- 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
- Attend and participate in daily staff meetings and weekly in-season trainings
- Bring your strengths with you and acknowledge there’s room for growth and learning.
- 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
Career Level
Entry Level
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