NCE Trip Leader College Tours and Info Sessions

Two 1week sessions. MondayFriday. Approximately 40 hours per week

Department:

Newton Community Education

Job Title:

Trip Leader

Summer 2025 College Tours and Info Sessions

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Nonexempt)

Reports to:

Summer Program Coordinator

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Summary:

The trip leader oversees the design of this program for middle and high schoolers. The trip leader supervises young people ages 1218 plans and runs daily activities assists in promoting the program and more to create a topnotch experience. NCE trip leaders are passionate about kids experiences while at the program; organized flexible and able to problemsolve; calm under pressure; effective supervisors of young people; and experienced safely leading a group of 615 people.

Qualifications:

• Experience engaging and supervising young people ages 1218 preferably in a recreational setting
• Experience managing students with behavioral issues and skills to intervene directly when necessary to offer a strengthbased empathic approach.
• Experience working with students with neurodivergence and other disabilities
• Ability to foresee safety risks and implement proactive practices to keep students safe.
• Proven ability to develop & implement successful operational processes and procedures preferably in the context of school and/or camps.
• An inclusive mindset and commitment to engaging all enrolled students regardless of background level of experience English language ability etc.
• Keen attention to detail
• Excellent problemsolving & communication skills
• Consistent reliable and punctual
• Positive collaborative and flexible

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities (Not Limited To):

Young People and Program

• Actively work to support NCEs mission and values
• Provide an updated course description to NCE Summer program coordinator
• Plan and program ageappropriate content matter and activities in line with content advertised in the description for the relevant program. The program should have clear learning objectives and the activities of each lesson should be planned in advance to meet those objectives

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• Prepare materials necessary for the course and each class including preparing and garnering approval for a materials budget if applicable.
• Use intentional activities and language to foster a sense of belonging and community within the group.
• Ensure students leave with an enriched understanding and sense of enthusiasm.
• Actively recruit young people for the program.
• Attend NCE summer staff orientation June 21st (provided school is out) and any other planning meetings leading up to the program.
• Arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program each day and stay until the last young person is picked up.

Budget

• Track spending for needed materials; submit advanced requests for materials needed; provide appropriate documentation for reimbursement requests

$2000 per 1week session (inclusive of planning and implementation time). Session 1: Dates TBD; Session 2: August 48 2025.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Ability to commit to full duration of work
• Proficient in Google Docs and Sheets
• Current certification in First Aid and CPR obtained no later than June 2024
• Clean CORI/SORI/fingerprint background check
• Able to quickly navigate around buildings and outdoor areas
• Able to lift up to 35 lbs