The Position

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: $15.65 / hour

What You'll Do

What You’ll Do:  

• Bring Camp to Life
  • Lead a group of 20 campers with a co-counselor through a planned schedule
  • Teach pre-written curriculum for the Innovators, Inc. and Sprouting Scientist programs, and engage campers during break times
  • Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
  • Lead morning meetings, group games, free play, water play or free swim, curriculum-specific science and art activities, bathroom & sunscreen breaks, transitions, lunch & snack
  • Support specialized staff during field trips & expert workshops and afternoon program meetings
  • Execute morning and afternoon carpool as a key player, welcoming each family to camp by name with fantastic dance moves and coordinated carpool procedures
• Nurture Physical, Social & Emotional Safety
  • Work directly with campers to support them in their emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities
• 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
  • Be flexible with your assignment and open to supporting other programs on site
• 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

About You:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
  • If you are between 16-18 years old, please apply for our Junior Counselor
• 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.
  • Committed to adhering to the Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones in a locked pouch for the duration of your shift.