Veteran's Day Field Trip Camp Counselor - San Francisco

Steve and Kate's Camps; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Job summary

Steve & Kate's Camps seeks dedicated Field Trip staff to supervise and engage campers during field trips in San Francisco. You will travel between stops by bus, ensure safety, and support program delivery while fostering a playful learning environment.

Ideal candidates are 18+ with at least 2 months experience with camp-age children, capable of calm leadership in dynamic settings, and willing to work collaboratively with a diverse team while upholding camp policies and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum of 2 months experience working with camp-age children (1 year preferred).
• Willing to act as a chaperone and supervise groups on field trips.

Responsibilities

• Chaperone field trips and monitor safety and wellness.
• Supervise campers and report noteworthy concerns or incidents.
• Ensure compliance with Camp Policies.
• Assist in camp setup and breakdown during move-in and move-out weekends.

Skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Group supervision

Engagement with kids

Job description

Job Details

Location: 5210 Diamond Heights Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94131

Field Trip Dates: 11/11/2026 (Wed)

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

Hourly Wage: The hourly rate for this position is $21.00 - $23.50 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-aged 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.

The full set of physical requirements for this role are as follows:

• Maintain and follow all safety and health rules of the location.
• Organize and maintain clean and accessible activity spaces.
• Assist in camp set-up and breakdown during move-in and out weekends.
• Stand for long periods while supervising children and facilitating activities.
• Participate in athletic games.

Benefits

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

Deadline to Apply: This posting is anticipated to remain open until November 5, 2026.