Talent & Training Leader, Youth Camps & Events

Headfirst Camps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

10 paid holidays annually

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Job summary

Headfirst Companies seeks a Manager, Talent & Training – Youth Camps & Events to lead the Talent & Training function across Summer and Professional Sports Camps, driving workforce planning, recruiting, training, and in‑season support. This full‑time, in‑person role is based in Washington, DC, with travel to multiple camp locations.

You will own end‑to‑end seasonal recruiting, design scalable training, and partner with operations, sales, and enrollment teams to deliver exceptional camper

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, concentration in related field viewed favorably.
• 2+ years’ leadership experience with decision‑making during intense operational periods.
• 3+ years in fast‑paced, multi‑unit recruiting, coaching, training, and/or team management.
• Summer camp and/or sport background preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel; familiarity with HRIS/ATS systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience managing people and projects; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to build relationships across diverse backgrounds and work in a start‑up like environment.
• Willingness to travel to camp locations nationwide during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Talent & Training function across Youth Events, delivering scalable workforce strategies.
• Own end‑to‑end seasonal recruiting and onboarding to ensure right people in the right roles.
• Translate enrollment forecasts and program needs into staffing plans and priorities.
• Design scalable, role‑specific training to deliver exceptional camper experiences.
• Coach seasonal leaders and use feedback to improve recruiting, training, and planning.
• Provide in‑season coaching and field presence to reinforce Headfirst standards.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to integrate workforce priorities across the operating cycle.
• Handle ad hoc cross‑functional projects and unplanned priorities as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Excel

HRIS/ATS systems

Verbal & written communication

People management

Project management

Time management

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

iCims

WhenIWork

Rippling

Job description

Headfirst Companies seeks a Manager, Talent & Training – Youth Camps & Events to lead the Talent & Training function across Summer and Professional Sports Camps, driving workforce planning, recruiting, training, and in‑season support. This full‑time, in‑person role is based in Washington, DC, with travel to multiple camp locations.

You will own end‑to‑end seasonal recruiting, design scalable training, and partner with operations, sales, and enrollment teams to deliver exceptional camper