Site Director
The Position
Every ship needs a captain, and as the leading authority on site, the Site Director leads all campers and staff with unparalleled levels of dedication, integrity, and professionalism. Reporting directly to our Headquarters team, and managing a team of onsite leadership, the Site Director is a dynamic, personable leader who embodies the spirit of camp.
Camper ages: 3-12 years old
Activities include: art, story time, sports, music, moon bounce, playground, STEM, aquatics, court and field sports, team-building, field trips, guest expert workshops, all-program meetings, special themed events
Your team: Junior Counselors, Counselors, Program Leaders, Specialists, Coordinators, Lifeguards, Swim Instructors, Extended Day Staff, Assistant Site Director
Supervisor: Regional Director, Headfirst Headquarters
Schedule:
- In-season (late June through August): 6:45 am – 3:45 pm Monday – Friday
- Pre-season (May and early June): select evenings and weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation: $1,200 / week
What You'll Do
- Lead Your Team
- Lead by example as the main point of contact for both facility partners and the Headfirst Headquarters team, demonstrating a professional, enthusiastic, empathetic, creative, and solution-oriented mindset
- Be the ultimate role-model for the Headfirst Summer Camp mission and tone, demonstrating top-notch communications and interactions with facility partners, families, staff, and campers
- Manage and support your team during high-need camper behavioral incidents, family communications, and onsite team dynamics
- Build camp spirit as a mentor and motivator for all staff, creating a fun, supportive, and growth-oriented summer work experience
- Manage the Big Picture
- Strategically manage the operational complexity of a multi-program, large-scale camp, evaluating the impact of decisions on camper and staff experience
- Support pre-season staff training and lead onsite mobilization, as well as in-season staff professional development
- Utilize insight into both short and long-term goals to make strategic, thoughtful decisions onsite
- Think Strategically
- Learn Headfirst’s systems to complete weekly camp administrative tasks including camper grouping, staffing, and daily and weekly reporting
- Actively problem solve day-to-day issues across multiple programs, working with the Assistant Site Director and all staff to create the best experience possible for all campers
- Bring your strengths with you and acknowledge there’s room for growth and learning
- Communicate Proactively
- Anticipate staffing, facility, or schedule issues before they occur and, with insight from the Assistant Site Director, build a game plan to solve challenges, consulting with Headquarters as needed
- Clearly communicate with Headquarters about the ways in which your team needs support – from staff celebration snacks to more professional development opportunities, advocate for your team’s needs
- 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 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
- Approach difficult conversations with staff, families, or facility partners with empathy and a solution-oriented mindset
- 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
Graduated from an accredited undergraduate institution.
Experience:
- Majors in education, sports management 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:
- Perform all job-related tasks, including but not limited to: sitting, squatting, kneeling, standing, running, and climbing stairs both in school buildings and on grass fields for the entire workday.
- Work in hot outdoor environments.
- Lift and carry up to 30 pounds as needed.
Headfirst Companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.
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