Youth Camps Talent & Training Lead

Headfirst Companies; 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

Job summary

Headfirst Camps in Washington, DC seeks a Manager, Talent & Training – Youth Camps & Events to lead the Talent & Training function across Summer and Professional Sports Camps, owning the seasonal workforce lifecycle from planning through onboarding and in-season support.

You will build scalable training programs, manage budgets, recruit, coach seasonal leaders, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure a high‑performing staff delivering exceptional camper experiences this summer and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, with concentration in related field(s) viewed favorably.
• 2+ years leadership experience with decision‑making in high‑pressure periods.
• 3+ years in fast-paced, multi‑unit recruiting/training/management roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead Talent & Training across Youth Camps & Events, building scalable workforce strategies.
• Own end‑to‑end seasonal recruiting and hiring processes.
• Translate enrollment forecasts and program needs into staffing plans and priorities.
• Design scalable, role‑specific training for staff and leaders.
• Coach seasonal leaders and implement continuous improvement across recruiting and training.
• Provide in‑season coaching and field presence to strengthen execution.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Time management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

HRIS/ATS (iCims, WhenIWork, Rippling)

Job description

Headfirst Camps in Washington, DC seeks a Manager, Talent & Training – Youth Camps & Events to lead the Talent & Training function across Summer and Professional Sports Camps, owning the seasonal workforce lifecycle from planning through onboarding and in-season support.

You will build scalable training programs, manage budgets, recruit, coach seasonal leaders, and partner with cross‑functional teams to ensure a high‑performing staff delivering exceptional camper experiences this summer and