Educational Camp Lead

Educational Camp Lead

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About us

The St. James is a premier sports, wellness, and entertainment brand, empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450,000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield, VA, offers a unique combination of world-class sports venues, elite training spaces, recovery amenities, and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield, VA, and Bethesda, MD, providing signature group classes, customized performance training, recovery, and high‑performance programming in convenient club settings.

From comprehensive training to family‑friendly fun, lifestyle events, and sporting experiences, The St. James is your destination to discover your best self.

Overview The Educational Camp Lead is responsible for designing, delivering, and overseeing high‑quality educational programming, including STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math), creative learning activities, problem‑solving challenges, and hands‑on projects aligned with preset weekly themes. This role blends curriculum development, classroom‑style instruction, and youth leadership, ensuring an engaging and supportive learning environment for campers ages 6‑12.

The Educational Camp Lead supports counselors, manages materials, and ensures daily lessons are safe, age‑appropriate, and delivered with clarity and enthusiasm.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop weekly educational lesson plans and activity guides based on preset themes
• Deliver energetic, hands‑on instruction across STEAM, creative design, and general educational activities
• Train and support counselors to help them facilitate projects effectively
• Oversee daily program flow, classroom setups, rotations, and behavioral expectations
• Manage materials, technology, and equipment needed for STEAM and academic projects
• Modify curriculum as needed to support different age groups or skill levels
• Lead demonstrations, group challenges, and end‑of‑week presentations
• Encourage curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and problem‑solving
• Maintain a structured, positive learning environment with clear expectations
• Communicate with Camp Leads and Office Admin about scheduling, camper needs, and program updates

Qualifications

• Experience teaching or leading educational or STEAM‑based programs
• Strong background in youth education, curriculum development, science/engineering activities, or maker‑style learning
• Ability to confidently instruct groups of various ages (6‑12)
• Strong organizational skills and comfort managing materials and hands‑on projects
• Creative problem solver with a passion for learning
• Prior classroom, camp, or enrichment program leadership preferred

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This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.

The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of their race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam‑era veteran.