Junior Day Camp Counselor - Washington D.C.

Day & Junior Day Camp Counselor - Washington D.C.:

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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.”

• 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 as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with enthusiasm.
• Support physical, social, and emotional safety and development through hands‑on activities.
• Represent Headfirst for families & facility partners, maintaining brand standards in uniform and demeanor.
• Participate in camp maintenance and community care efforts.
• Be an active member of the Camp Team: arrive on time, communicate schedule changes promptly, and show loyalty and consistency.
• Be flexible with assignments and open to supporting other programs on site.
• Handle curveballs with a “How Can I Help?” mentality, focusing on camper experience and team success.

• Must be at least 18 years old (if 16‑17, apply for the Junior Counselor role).
• Work around small children: sit, stand, run, climb stairs for a full day.
• Work in hot and outdoor environments while actively supervising and engaging in dynamic activities for extended periods.
• Lift and carry up to 30 pounds occasionally.
• Commit to the Cell‑Phone Free policy, keeping phones in a locked pouch during shifts.

In‑season (late June through mid August): 7:45 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Pre‑season (early June): selected weekends for training and site preparation.

$17.95 per hour.

Headfirst Summer Camps is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and those who might need reasonable accommodation to apply.