What are the responsibilities and job description for the Extended Day (PMX) Carpool Assistant - Washington D.C. position at Headfirst Summer Camps?
The Position
Headfirst Summer Camp Extended Day (PMX) Carpool Assistant is responsible for ensuring a smooth and safe transition of campers from their aftercare groups to the carpool area for dismissal. This role involves interacting directly with campers and families, providing excellent customer service while ensuring that each camper is matched with the correct authorized driver. This team member will assist in managing the afternoon carpool process, ensuring all campers are accounted for and safely escorted to their cars, creating a positive end-of-day experience for families.
Camper ages: 3-12 years old
Role Information
Schedule:
In-season (mid June through mid August): 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm Monday – Friday
Pre-season (May and early June): select weekends for training and site preparation
Compensation: $11 - 17.95 / hour
What You'll Do
- Efficient Carpool Support
- Assist the Extended Day Coordinator with getting campers from their aftercare groups to the carpool area for dismissal
- Work with other staff members to ensure a safe, efficient, and timely afternoon carpool, ensuring campers are safely escorted to their cars
- Welcome families by name, creating a positive and personal experience with top-notch Headfirst-level energy
- Help with operational clean-up once all campers have been picked up, ensuring the area is organized for the following day
- Represent Headfirst for Families & Facility Partners
- Represent the Headfirst brand daily to families and 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 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
Must be at least 16 years old.
- 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.
Salary : $11 - $18