Extended Day Counselor, Zone A, STA/NCS: 2024-3209

The Position

Headfirst Summer Camp Extended Day (PMX) Counselors will act as the bridge between camper experience, families, and our aftercare partner. This individual is a capable communicator and problem-solver, who is willing to be flexible in their responsibilities as needed.

Camper ages: 3-12 years old

Activities include: Escorting campers from their aftercare location to carpool location and into their pick-up vehicle, tending to all Headfirst Carpool policies as directed by the Extended Day Coordinator. 

Schedule: 

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• In-season (late June through mid August): 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday
• Pre-season (early June): select weekends for training and site preparation

Compensation: $17 / hour

What You'll Do

• End the Day Strong
• Be an active part of the end-of-day customer service team, problem solving, and relationship building with families 
• Assist camper check-out and dismissal processes, authorized driver identification checks, and operational clean-up when all campers have departed
• Collaborate to foster an efficient and safe afternoon carpool, welcoming families to camp by name with top notch Headfirst-level energy and coordinated carpool procedures for up to 100 campers each afternoon
• Work as a team with the Extended Day Coordinator, acting as the main point of contact for any on-site escalated cases
• Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
• Keep Physical, Social & Emotional Safety a Priority
• Be knowledgeable about Headfirst emotional, physical, and social safety procedures and how they are implemented after the camp day

• Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners
  • 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 community
• Be an Active Member of the Camp Team
  • 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 the on-site team to create the best experience possible for all campers
  • Adhere to the Headfirst Cell-Phone free policy, powering down and putting cell phones in Yondr pouch for the duration of shift.
• Handle the Curveballs
  • 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

About You

• 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. 

Perks and Highlights as a Camps Team Member

Headfirst Companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.