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The pool is home to one of our most popular camp activities, where campers of all ages participate in daily recreational or instructional swim time. Reporting to the Aquatics Director - Quality Assurance, the Aquatics Program Leader will manage our Swim Instructors and Certified Lifeguards, as each member of the Aquatics team understands how swimming instruction is a crucial development tool for all campers.
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Each week of Day & Junior Day Camp has a unique, immersive theme that is built to capture the imaginations of campers and counselors alike, and the Art & STEM Specialist is instrumental in fostering this creative expression. Reporting directly to the Day Camp Program Leader, they use their passion for both art and the sciences to create formative experiences throughout the summer through hands-on projects and interactive demonstrations.
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The Arts & Sciences electives include everything from our Junior Medical School to photography and are designed to challenge and inspire all campers within the specific program. Reporting to the Residential Programs Coordinator, the Arts & Sciences Program Leader will facilitate camper growth and development through hands-on projects, infusing every activity with opportunities for exploration and development.
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Responsible for both the management of the onsite team across all levels and the coordination of materials and facility logistics, the Assistant Director – Operations & Talent thinks clearly with the ability to consider the impact of interconnected programming and facilitates the organization of our camp programs and staff on their site. Reporting to the Site Director and managing their own team of coordinators, they are a natural leader who values personal connections with their team.
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Our programmatic excellence is what sets Headfirst apart, and the Assistant Director – Programming is the onsite leader for instructional coaching and behavior management across our different camp programs. As a member of the leadership team, reporting directly to the Site Director, the Assistant Director – Programming is an experienced, compassionate educator who prioritizes each camper’s success.
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The pool is home to one of our most popular camp activities, where campers of all ages participate in daily recreational or instructional swim time. Reporting to the Aquatics Program Leader, our Certified Lifeguards & Swim Instructors understand how swimming skills are a crucial development tool for all campers and provide excellent instruction while prioritizing safety.
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Reporting to the Assistant Director – People & Operations, the Customer Experience Coordinator will respond to parent questions, requests, and concerns through exceptional customer service. Working with on-site leadership as well as our HQ team, they ensure customer needs and requests are met, owning the entire process from initiation to completion.
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Our Day & Junior Day Camp curricula are formatted to be both camper-centered and purpose driven, allowing our youngest campers to experience the world through the power of play. Each week has a unique, immersive theme that is built to capture the imaginations of campers and counselors alike, and the Day & Junior Day Camp Program Leader is instrumental in bringing these worlds to life. Reporting to the Assistant Director - Programming, the Day & Junior Day Camp Program Leader is a dynamic leader and natural motivator for their camp program.
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The curriculum for Extended Day spans a wide variety of ages and interest areas, allowing campers to explore beyond the structure of their daily camp program, and our Extended Day Counselors provide an individualized approach for all campers. Reporting to the Extended Day Program Leader, these counselors are patient educators with a strong attention to detail, knowing that they are pivotal to the success of our program.
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The curriculum for Extended Day spans a wide variety of ages and interest areas, allowing campers to explore beyond the structure of their daily camp program, and the Extended Day Program Leader leads their team of counselors to provide the highest level of enthusiasm to the end of the camp day. Reporting to the Assistant Director - Programming, the Extended Day Program Leader is a dynamic leader and motivator for both their team and their campers.
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Reporting to the Assistant Director – Operations, the Facilities Coordinator will provide smooth and efficient operation of their site, allowing both campers and counselors to make the most of their summer. Acting as the epicenter of successful camp operations, they will spend the majority of each day outdoors, ensuring all camp programs and activities are ready throughout the day.
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Each week, the Innovators, Inc. Counselors will support campers as they collaborate on projects to solve a culminating problem centered in STEM & the creative arts. Reporting to the Innovators, Inc. Program Leader, they will help to produce transformational experiences for campers through curriculum, providing the enthusiasm necessary to bring each theme to life.
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Each week, the Innovators, Inc. Program Leader will support campers as they collaborate on projects to solve a culminating problem centered in STEM & the creative arts. Reporting to the Assistant Director - Programming, the Innovators, Inc. Program Leader will facilitate transformational learning opportunities for campers, providing the enthusiasm necessary to bring the projects to life.
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Our programs range from Multi-Sport to STEM with everything in between, and our 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. Reporting to the Assistant Director, People & Operations, Junior Counselors are enthusiastic, driven individuals who understand the importance of bringing camp magic to life.
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Our Multi-Sport curriculum uniquely combines sports and education to facilitate growth in our campers throughout the course of the summer. Reporting to the Multi-Sport Program Leader, Multi-Sport Counselors focus on building connections with their camp group and taking personal responsibility for each camper’s well-being, enjoyment, and development.
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The Multi-Sport Program Leader is passionate about both sports and education, and actively works during the summer to facilitate growth in our campers and counselors. Reporting to the Assistant Director - Programming, the Multi-Sport Program Leader will produce transformative experiences through our curriculum, encouraging every camper to build character through the lens of sports instruction.
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Headfirst Overnight Camp is designed to provide the best of both words for campers, combining the fun and traditions of overnight camp with shorter, week-long stays and mix-and-match activity themes. The five nights of programming will consist of immersive afternoon electives, like Junior MBA: Silicon Valley Experience and The Ultimate Sports Challenge, and Overnight Camp Counselors will be instrumental in bringing our curriculum to life through patient instruction and care. Reporting to the Residental Programs Coordinator, our Overnight Camp Counselors are empathetic and caring individuals who are driven to provide exemplary experiences for their campers.
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Reporting to the Assistant Director, Operations, the Safety & First Aid Coordinator will manage 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 parents and HQ as needed, and the safekeeping of confidential camper and staff information.
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Every ship needs a captain, and as the leading authority on site, the Site Director acts as a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to running an incredible camp program. Reporting directly to our HQ team, and managing a team of onsite leadership, the Site Director is a dynamic, personable leader who embodies the spirit of camp.
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Our STEM curriculum is designed for campers to explore and develop their interest in a variety of disciplines including robotics, coding, and environmental conservation. The week-long themes allow campers to dive deep into hands-on challenges and real-life application beyond the classroom. Reporting to the STEM Program Leader, STEM Counselors are patient, caring educators with a strong attention to detail, knowing that their work is pivotal to the success of our camp programming.
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Our STEM curriculum is designed for campers to explore and develop their interest in a variety of disciplines including robotics, coding, and environmental conservation. The week-long themes allow campers to dive deep into hands-on challenges and real-life application beyond the classroom. Reporting to the Assistant Director - Programming, the STEM Program Leader will diligently provide instruction and ensure smooth execution of programming.
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The pool is home to one of our most popular camp activities, where campers of all ages participate in daily recreational or instructional swim time. Reporting to the Aquatics Program Leader, our Swim Instructors understand how swimming skills are a crucial development tool for all campers and provide excellent instruction while prioritizing safety.
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The Ultimate Sports Challenge incorporates a wide variety of sports and athletic activities to entertain and challenge any camper participating in this Headfirst Overnight Camp afternoon elective. Reporting to the Residential Programs Coordinator, The Ultimate Sports Challenge Program Leader will facilitate camper growth and development through the lens of sports, infusing every activity with opportunities for teamwork and sportsmanship.
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Reporting to the Residential Programs Coordinator, the Camp Nurse for Headfirst Overnight Camps will live and work on-site, and manage all aspects of the Headfirst Overnight 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, and the safekeeping of confidential camper and staff information.
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Our Day & Junior Day Camp curricula are formatted to be both camper-centered and purpose driven, allowing our youngest campers to experience the world through the power of play. Each week has a unique, immersive theme that is built to capture the imaginations of campers and counselors alike, and the Day & Junior Day Camp Counselors are instrumental in bringing these worlds to life. Reporting to the Day Camp Program Leader, our counselors are empathetic, caring leaders who aim to develop the best in their campers every day.