The Position
Atlanta Falcons Summer Camps is five days of fun, football instruction, and competition within our custom-built curriculum for all children ages 5-13. We are looking for a Site Leader, as head of our on-site leadership team, to be directly responsible for top-notch implementation of the day-to-day operations of camp, manage a team of 10+ coordinators and coaches, and inspire hundreds of Atlanta Falcons’ campers to unlock their personal best each and every day. We provide the training, football curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, leadership and dedication.
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What You'll Do
- Manage camp for campers and staff, working to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, spearheading problem-solving, and acting as a liaison between Headquarters and the site when needed.
- Create a culture of excitement, teamwork, inclusion, positivity, respect, and professionalism for everyone who encounters your site, including facility partners, families, and teammates, by communicating with a variety of ages, interests, and skill levels, as well as showing enthusiasm for football and positively representing the Atlanta Falcons brand.
- Prioritize physical, social, and emotional safety for everyone on site by being a role model and working directly with camp staff to support campers in their development through forming close connections with campers and providing support when needed.
- Work alongside the rest of the leadership team to ensure clean and organized camp setup, representing the Atlanta Falcons brand in a positive and professional light.
- Support Coordinators with camper engagement and camper management.
- Support the Camp Experience Coordinator in proactive and reactive family communications and relationship building, ensuring all customers are kept informed on their camper’s day and camp experience.
- Oversee the seamless transition to after-camp extended day programming.
- Attend weekly Site Leader meetings.
- Be a loyal and dedicated member of the team who consistently shows up on time and in all ways for the campers and your team.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by Headquarters.
About You
- Possess a bachelor’s degree in youth education, sports management, or a related field (preferred), or equivalent field experience.
- Youth development expert who deeply understands positive youth development techniques and is passionate about coaching and supporting youth. (3+ years of youth development or camp experience viewed favorably.)
- Experience managing a team of direct reports and comfort with public speaking (to parents, staff, and groups of campers).
- Passionate about sport-based youth development and committed to making a positive impact in the lives of children and families through football.
- Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and utilize strong organizational skills to oversee logistics and staff coordination in a dynamic camp environment.
- Dedicated to the camp’s mission, program quality, and a supportive team environment for the full camp season.
- Possess or able to obtain valid CPR/First Aid Certification prior to the start of camp.
- Able to remain upright and standing for multiple hours at a time, walk and/or run quickly around large outdoor grass and dirt-covered fields, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of sports equipment.
- Committed to adhering to and enforcing the Atlanta Falcons Summer Camp Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones for the duration of your shift.
Perks and Highlights as a Camps Team Member
- Work in football, being active and outdoors all summer in the Atlanta area.
- Exclusive access to a Meet & Greet with former Falcons players
- Ability to earn middle and end of season awards.
- Build valuable leadership experience representing a global brand.
- Join an incredible team of like-minded, passionate people.
Additional Camp Information
- Time Commitment: Available for pre-camp training and all weeks of programming.
- Camp Dates & Locations: June 2nd – July 18th, no camp the week of July 4th
- Please note: Camp locations may change weekly. All staff must have reliable transportation to get to site each day. Please, visit the following link to see our 2025 camp schedule: 2025 Falcons Summer Camps Schedule
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:15 am-4:00 pm
- Compensation: $20 / hour with up to 3.75 hours of overtime per week paid at $30/hour.
- More about the program:
- Campers and staff of all backgrounds and gender identities are welcome at camp.
- We are a phone-free and nut-free working environment.
- If you would like to learn more about our camps, please visit: atlantafalcons.com/summercamps/
Headfirst Professional Sports Camps is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and those who might need reasonable accommodation to apply.