Summer Field Trip Camp Lead - Montclair (Lacordaire Academy)

Job Details

Location: 155 Lorraine Ave., Montclair, NJ 07043

Field Trip Dates: 8/3/2026 (Mon) -9/2/2026 (Wed)

Field Trip Hours: 8:45 am - 5:15 pm (actual shifts may vary)

Hourly Wage: $23.00 - $25.50

Our Field Trip program is designed to expose 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 nannies, babysitters, teachers, coaches, students, athletes, artists, and anyone ready to play hard and be goofy. As a Field Trip 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:

Our Field Trip Planning team will prepare everything from hiring staff to planning activities, and then they will hand you the reins. While supervising both staff and campers on the Field Trip, you'll also oversee day-to-day operations, communicate with parents and guardians, and maintain a food and activity budget. You'll travel by bus (or public transportation in large cities) to multiple stops, all while having fun with kids, and of course, making sure all this happens safely. If you're interested in a career in our camps, this is a great way to gain valuable experience.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Actively supervising campers
• Support staff to achieve optimal performance, including conducting regular check-ins and midseason evaluations
• Ensure adherence to State and Camp Policies
• Reporting & Recording details of notable concerns or incidents, and of injuries to campers, staff members, or self
• Keeping track and being aware of camper allergies and dietary restrictions
• Report spend and ensure budget adherence
• Communicate regularly and respectfully with parents/guardians
• Manage a host site relationship (where applicable)
• Supply management and replenishment
• Complete administrative tasks as assigned
• Ensure training completion of self and staff

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 (USE S&K AD MIN REQUIREMENTS BY STATE):

• 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.
• First Aid & CPR certified prior to Day 1 of Camp (some locations may require additional certifications)

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