Junior Day Camp Counselor - MD

Day & Junior Day Camp Counselor - MD:

Join to apply for the Day & Junior Day Camp Counselor - MD: role at Headfirst Summer Camps
, Bethesda, MD.

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.”

Camper ages
: 3‑6 years old

Activities include
: art, story time, swimming, sports and games, music and movement, moon bounce, playground, STEM

Weekly themes
:
Animals, superheroes, insects, outer space

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

• Bring camp to life with enthusiasm, dedication, and unmatched energy
• Lead a group of 12–16 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 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, helpful, hands‑on, 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 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

• Must be at least 18 years old. If you are between 16‑17 years old, please apply for our Junior Counselor Role.
• Must be able to: work around small children (sitting, standing, running, 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; and commit 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.

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• Full‑time

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