November Break Field Trip Camp Counselor- San Diego

Steve & Kate's Camp; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Steve & Kate's Camp in San Diego is seeking Field Trip Staff to supervise campers on off-site trips and ensure safety and engagement throughout activities. You will travel by bus to multiple stops with kids, chaperone, and monitor wellness while following camp policies.

Applicants should be 18+ with at least 2 months of experience working with camp-age children and be comfortable leading groups. Compensation ranges from $19.00 to $21.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Age 18+ requirement.
• Minimum 2 months experience with camp-age children; 1 year preferred.
• Ability to supervise and engage children in activities.

Responsibilities

• Chaperone field trips and monitor safety and wellness.
• Travel by bus to multiple stops with campers.
• Maintain records and report notable concerns or incidents.

Skills

Supervision

First Aid

Communication

Job description

Job Details
Location: 4260 Calle Mejillones, San Diego, CA 92130

Field Trip Dates: 11/23/2026 (Mon) - 11/25/2026 (Wed)

Field Trip Hours: 8:45 am - 5:45 pm (actual shifts may vary)

Hourly Wage: (determined using prior experience) The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 - $21.50 per hour. The pay range listed here is what Steve & Kate's Camp in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on experience and other relevant business or organizational factors.

At Steve & Kate's, we put radical trust in kids so that they learn to trust themselves. Our Field Trip program honors that philosophy by exposing campers to activities and spaces that awaken their curiosity and passions. We value empowering our staff to be their whole authentic selves because everyone in our community needs to feel included! Sound like something you can get behind? If so, we're looking for team members who are motivated babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Steve & Kate's staff member, you'll sharpen your inherent leadership skills, learn some new ones, and collaborate with interesting people, all while immersing yourself in creativity and play.

Job Responsibilities:

Staff members will be responsible for chaperoning field trips, making connections, and monitoring safety and wellness.

You'll travel by bus to multiple stops, all while having fun with kids.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively supervising campers
• Ensure compliance with Camp Policies
• Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, other staff members, or self
• Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions

How do you know if you're the right candidate?

• Does the idea of guiding kids while they make decisions for themselves excite you?
• Are you calm under pressure and able to calm those around you?
• Are you comfortable leading groups of kids on your own while still collaborating with a team?
• Are you passionate about sharing your knowledge & learning something new (even if a third grader is doing the teaching)?

Job Requirements:

• At least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp-age children, with 1 year preferred, in either a professional, personal or volunteer setting.
• By applying and accepting an offer you are giving Steve & Kate's permission or email or text you

Physical Requirements

This position requires the employee to comply with all applicable federal, state, local, Steve & Kate's Camp, Bright Horizons', and client site requirements concerning immunizations, employment physical/screening, and health and safety training. If hired, you will work in person in a schooled-age camp setting to provide supervision, care, program delivery, and services per Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons' policies, procedures and guidance, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations, and in a manner that will ensure the safety of children in Steve & Kate's Camp's care and the employee.

Steve & Kate's Camp and Bright Horizons comply with all laws that require reasonable accommodations for qualifying disabilities and/or pregnancy-related limitations.

Benefits

• Where local regulations mandate, this position is eligible for sick time.

Deadline to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until November 20, 2026.