Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Activities Coordinator
About The Position
The Ponderosa Lodge Activities Coordinator leads daily activities for junior high and high school campers in coordination with a team of leads. The role is responsible for modeling a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship and nurturing campers’ spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to reflect their Christian faith in their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to embrace MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to attend gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The Coordinator oversees the Recreation, Ropes, Lifeguard, and Crafts Activity Leads; helps organize cabin activities and sign-ups with the Counselor Leads; and coordinates program execution with the Ponderosa Lodge Leadership Team. The role includes activity budget oversight, daily meetings with the leadership team and supervisor, and mid-summer evaluations of the program and supervised staff. The position is based at Ponderosa Lodge in Mount Hermon, California, and includes onsite community living.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old because the position requires onsite community living.
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
- Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Prior experience and leadership in youth programming, with a strong background in ministry leadership.
- Experience coordinating youth programs, games, and activities.
- Leadership experience with junior high, high school, and college-aged students.
- Prior camping ministry experience, having served in various roles.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed, and thought-through faith in Christ.
- Attention to detail and follow-through; creativity and flexibility; ability to adjust to program challenges.
- Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as its dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- College graduate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute quality activities for junior high and high school campers, ensuring activities are holistic and meet established objectives.
- Organize cabin activities and sign-ups in conjunction with the Counselor Leads.
- Directly lead the PL Recreation, Ropes, Lifeguard, and Crafts Activity Leads by encouraging, training, and empowering them.
- Provide budget oversight and accountability related to activities.
- Coordinate weekly and daily program execution with the Ponderosa Lodge Leadership Team.
- Meet daily with the Ponderosa Lodge Leadership Team and supervisor.
- Conduct mid-summer evaluations of the program and all supervised staff.
- Serve campers and help create a positive camp experience.
- Invest in staff during camp sessions and weekends and participate as a leader in the camp community.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Ponderosa Program Intern.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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