Responsible for both the management of the onsite team across all levels and camper behavior, the
Assistant Site Director is a decisive and thoughtful educator, able to proactively organize for programmatic success and respond compassionately to daily needs. Reporting to and collaborating closely with the Site Director, they are a natural leader who values personal connections with their team.
Camper ages 3-12 years old
Activities include art, story time, sports, music, moon bounce, playground, STEM, aquatics, court and field sports, team-building
Schedule
- In-season (late June through August) 730 am - 345 pm Monday - Friday
- Pre-season (May and early June) select evenings and weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation $20 / hour
- Bring Camp to Life
- Expert on camper behavior management and curriculum adaptations to set each child up for success
- Coach staff to better guide campers’ emotional, physical, and social development through hands-on exploration and developmentally appropriate activities
- Act as the go-to person for camper behavioral support; work with your Site Director to intervene, problem-solve, coach staff on strategies, and serve as the liaison for families regarding campers’ physical and emotional safety in programming
- Implement Headfirst’s safety protocols on supervision, bathrooms, emergency medications, and camper behavior management
- Manage the Big Picture
- Welcome staff to site and be the onsite expert on rolling hire training, staff policies, ongoing professional development, and support staff in answering FAQs
- Coach your team and lead by example, providing dynamic feedback and support to ensure they gain skills in behavioral management and curricula facilitation; empathetically mediate any sensitive team dynamics
- Build camp spirit as a mentor and cheerleader for all staff, creating a fun, supportive, and growth-oriented summer work experience
- Think Strategically
- Actively problem solve day-to-day issues across multiple programs, working alongside the Site Director and all staff to create the best experience possible for all campers
- Bring your strengths and acknowledge there’s room for growth and learning
- Communicate Positively and Proactively
- Anticipate staffing, facility, or scheduling issues before they occur and appropriately communicate with the Site Director to find solutions
- 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, helpful, hands-on, and in uniform
- Communicate clearly and professionally with parents in person and on the phone regarding camper behavior and success
- Actively lead your team in our efforts to take care of our camp facility and community
- Handle the Curveballs
- Be prepared to problem-solve and use your institutional and experiential knowledge to make educated, informed decisions when challenges arise
- 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
Completed at least (3) years from an accredited undergraduate institution or have equivalent educational experience.
- Experience
- Majors in education, sports management, child development and social work fields viewed favorably
- At least three (3) years of relevant professional experience working with children of all ages
- Experience leading a team of direct reports
- 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.
Headfirst Summer 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.
