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We have locations in DC, Maryland, and Virginia.
For DC and MD positions, start your application and if we reach out for an interview, we will talk about site locations.
Please note: If you are interested in more than one position or site with Headfirst Summer Camps, there is no need to apply to multiple positions! If we extend you an interview, we are happy to discuss site(s) and role(s) with you.
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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: $15.65 / hour
Additional opportunities: Morning Extended Day (7:15 am arrival)
Headfirst Summer Camp Innovators, Inc. Counselors will lead campers in pre-written curriculum as they collaborate on theme-based projects to solve a culminating problem centered in STEM & the creative arts. 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: 7-8 years old
Activities include: team-building, group games, field trips and guest expert workshops, science challenges, art projects
Weekly themes include: Oceanography, cooking, urban design, sports science
Schedule: 7:45 am – 3:30 pm, Monday – Friday
Compensation: $15.65 / hour
Additional opportunities: Morning Extended Day (7:15 am arrival)
Headfirst Summer Camp Multi-Sport Counselors will lead campers in pre-written curriculum as they play various court-based and field-based sports, as well as trying new games and competing in friendly inter-camp tournaments. 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: 5-12 years old
Activities include: field & court sports including basketball, soccer, floor hockey, flag football; PE-style games consisting of hungry hippos and capture the flag; mental agility and mindset; tournament competitions; team spirit activities
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: $15.65 / hour
Additional opportunities: Morning Extended Day (7:15 am arrival)
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.
Camper ages: 3-12 years old (program dependent)
Activities include: sports and tournament games in Multi-Sport; story time and music in Day & Junior Day; science challenges and art in Innovators, Inc.& Sprouting Scientists
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: $10 / hour
The Multi-Sport Program Leader will oversee, support, and coach a team of counselors as they lead campers in pre-written curriculum centered court-based and field-based sports, as well as trying new games and competing in friendly inter-camp tournaments. 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: 5-12 years old
Activities include: field & court sports including basketball, soccer, floor hockey, flag football; PE-style games consisting of hungry hippos and capture the flag; mental agility and mindset; tournament competitions; team spirit activities
Schedule:
- In-season (late June through mid August): 7:30 am – 3:45 pm Monday – Friday
- Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation: $18 / hour
The Safety & First Aid Coordinator manages all aspects of the Headfirst camp experience related to the health and well-being of campers and staff. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, careful management of camper medication, oversight of all safety procedures and policies, communicating safety updates to families and Headquarters as needed, and the safekeeping of confidential camper and staff information.
Camper ages: 3-12 years old
Camp activities include: art, field and court sports, moon bounce, playground, science, field trips, guest workshops, robotics, swim instruction, inflatable water slide, snack, lunch, program meetings, morning and afternoon carpool
Schedule:
- In-season (late June through mid August): 7:15 am – 3:30 pm Monday – Friday
- Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation: $18 / hour
Headfirst Summer Camp STEM Counselors will lead campers in pre-written curriculum as they collaborate on theme-based projects to solve a culminating problem centered in STEM & the creative arts. 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: 6-8 years old
Activities include: team-building, group games, field trips and guest expert workshops, science challenges, art projects
Weekly themes include: Oceanography, cooking, urban design, sports science
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: $16/ hour
Additional opportunities: Morning Extended Day (7:15 am arrival)
Headfirst Summer Camp Swim Instructors teach swim classes, write home to parents about camper’s progress, and assist in swim testing for recreational swim blocks. We provide the pool policies, instructional swim curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful day at the pool but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm and eye for safety.
Camper ages: 3-12 years old
Activities include: blowing bubbles, floating on front and back, swim strokes, kicking, adding breaths to strokes, jumping into the pool, recreational free swim
Schedule:
- In-season (late June through mid August): Monday – Friday, arrival and departure times vary by location
- Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation: $12 - $16 / hour