Overview
We are recruiting Trip Assistants to join us on 5-day camping trips throughout the school year.
Candidates are encouraged to apply at any time throughout the year for the position of trip assistant. Our
school’s outdoor education program hosts 6-8 trips a year and we are continually hiring for trips. Once
you apply and are selected to move forward, the outdoor education coordinator will reach out for an
interview. If offered the position, we will keep you on our email listserv to receive notifications about all
future outdoor education trip assistant roles. Typically we run 2-3 trips in the fall, 3-4 in the spring and 1 in
the summer.
Trip Opportunities, Spring/Summer 2026:
● 9th Grade Geology Camping Trip: February 2nd-6th
● Senior Solo #1: February 16th-20th
● Senior Solo #2: April 2nd-10th
● Senior Trip #1: May 29th-June 33rd
● Summer Trip #1: June 8th-June 13th
● Summer Trip #2: June 17th-June 24th
Responsibilities Include:
● Work with Outdoor Education Coordinator and other SFWHS trip faculty to create an inclusive,
risk-aware trip environment where all students can experience growth outside their comfort zones
● Assist the Outdoor Education Coordinator with 1-3 preparation days for the trip
● Serve as an excellent model of camping skills for students.
● Teach leadership and outdoor camping skills, as needed
● Oversee students in the campground: provide supervision, serve as a coach with cooking, camp
organization and cleanliness
● Be available for students and faculty at all times on the trip: student concerns can arise quickly
and we need all faculty and staff present to help assist.
We do our best to provide breaks and solo time each day but it is not always possible
during emergent situations
● Participate in most daily group activities, with the exception of pre-communicated “off” activities
● Uphold the school’s risk management policies and follow our emergency response procedures
● As a chaperone, you must follow all school rules outlined in our faculty handbook
Qualifications:
Necessary Qualifications
● All candidates must undergo a Livescan Fingerprinting check and TB Assessment as part of the
hiring process.
● Valid Class C driver's license and ability to pass a DMV certification.
○ Comfort and experience driving a 9-passenger van, or desire to be trained.
● Current CPR/AED certification
● Prior experience teaching or leading high school students in an outdoor education setting
● Ability to communicate personal needs to faculty group
● Excellent self-care strategies
Required Skills:
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
● Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
● Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold.
● Regularly sitting or standing for 3 or more hours.
● Ability to hike and carry equipment for extended periods in outdoor settings.
● Comfort in variable weather conditions and rugged outdoor terrain.
● Work is primarily outdoors, where conditions can vary.
About San Francisco Waldorf High School
San Francisco Waldorf High School, located in West Portal.
