Talent & Training Leader, Youth Camps & Events

Headfirst Professional Sports Camps; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

10 paid holidays annually

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts on programs

Job summary

Headfirst Professional Sports Camps in Washington, DC, seeks a Manager, Talent & Training – Youth Camps & Events to lead the Talent & Training function across Summer and Professional Sports Camps. You will own workforce planning, recruiting, training, and in-season coaching to enable exceptional camper experiences.

This full-time, in-person role requires travel to multiple DC-area and nationwide camp locations, with compensation of $60,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in related field.
• 2+ years in a leadership role with decision‑making during busy periods.
• 3+ years in recruiting, coaching, training, and/or team management, preferably in fast‑paced settings.
• Experience with MS Office, especially Excel; HRIS/ATS familiarity.
• Willingness to travel to camp locations across the country.

Responsibilities

• Lead Talent & Training across Youth Events, including Summer and Professional Sports Camps, building a scalable seasonal workforce strategy.
• Own end‑to‑end seasonal recruiting and hiring; build strong talent pipelines.
• Translate enrollment forecasts into staffing plans and priority hiring.
• Design scalable, role‑specific training for staff and leaders.
• Coach seasonal leaders and drive performance improvements across programs.
• Provide in‑season coaching and field presence to reinforce standards.
• Collaborate across teams to align workforce priorities throughout the operating cycle.

Skills

Leadership

Recruiting

Training

People management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office/Excel

HRIS/ATS systems (iCims, WhenIWork, Rippling)

Job description

Headfirst Professional Sports Camps in Washington, DC, seeks a Manager, Talent & Training – Youth Camps & Events to lead the Talent & Training function across Summer and Professional Sports Camps. You will own workforce planning, recruiting, training, and in-season coaching to enable exceptional camper experiences.

This full-time, in-person role requires travel to multiple DC-area and nationwide camp locations, with compensation of $60,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package including