Headfirst Summer Camps
Day & Junior Day Camp Counselor - Zone A, STA: 2025-3574
Headfirst Summer Camps, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Day & Junior Day Camp Counselor - Zone A, STA: 2025-3574
At Headfirst, we design fun, intentional, and transformational camp experiences where every camper feels seen, known, and celebrated. Growth happens by design through thoughtfully planned activities and trained staff, creating Headfirst Moments when a camper tries something new, pushes through fear, and realizes, "I can do it."
Headfirst Summer Camp Day & Junior Day Camp Counselors
will lead campers in a 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, and all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication, and unmatched 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
$17.95 per hour
Responsibilities
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, welcoming each family to camp by name with enthusiastic choreography and coordinated procedures
Nurture physical, social & emotional safety
Work directly with campers to support their emotional, physical, and social development through hands‑on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities
Represent Headfirst for families & facility partners
Actively participate in camp facility and community care
Be an active member of the Camp Team: Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal, consistent team member, be flexible with your assignment and open to supporting other programs on site
Handle the curveballs: practice resiliency with a "How can I help?" mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old. Applicants 16‑17 years old may apply for the Junior Counselor role.
Ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
Ability to work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time.
Capable of lifting and carrying 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.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Headfirst Summer Camps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our community, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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Headfirst Summer Camp Day & Junior Day Camp Counselors
will lead campers in a 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, and all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication, and unmatched 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
$17.95 per hour
Responsibilities
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, welcoming each family to camp by name with enthusiastic choreography and coordinated procedures
Nurture physical, social & emotional safety
Work directly with campers to support their emotional, physical, and social development through hands‑on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities
Represent Headfirst for families & facility partners
Actively participate in camp facility and community care
Be an active member of the Camp Team: Arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, be a loyal, consistent team member, be flexible with your assignment and open to supporting other programs on site
Handle the curveballs: practice resiliency with a "How can I help?" mentality that puts camper experience and team success at the forefront through problem solving and trying new things
Qualifications
Must be at least 18 years old. Applicants 16‑17 years old may apply for the Junior Counselor role.
Ability to work around small children including sitting, standing, running, and climbing stairs for the full day.
Ability to work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising campers and participating in dynamic activities for extended periods of time.
Capable of lifting and carrying 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.
Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:
Headfirst Summer Camps is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our community, and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
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