Summer Staff Redwood Camp Adventure Assistant
About The Position
The Redwood Camp (RWC) Adventure Assistant works with the Adventure Lead and RWC Assistant Director to develop, implement, and oversee the operation of RWC recreation facilities. The role also assists with the cook-out program and teambuilding workshops, helping provide a welcoming environment and excellent customer service consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to reflect their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The role includes supervisory responsibilities for counselors on rotation who help run adventure or recreation activities.
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.
- Love for children of all ages is essential.
- Able to create and foster teachable moments through activities and train counseling staff to do so.
- Able to maintain a strong, team-oriented work ethic with general program staff.
- Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
- Able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Motivated and able to lead with empathy and discipline.
- Prepared to problem-solve on the job.
- Adhere to the company dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
- Adhere to the principles expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
- Successfully complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions; walk, sit, and stand for 6–8 hours a day; see, hear, and talk; lift and transport 25–50 pounds of gear and equipment up and down stairs; and ascend or descend ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet.
Nice To Haves
- One year of college experience.
- Prior experience in team sports and ropes courses.
- Previous experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Set up and take down daily recreation and adventure activities.
- Assist in leading adventure activities.
- Assist with recreation facility maintenance and upkeep, including documenting and reporting equipment needs.
- Assist with adventure facility maintenance.
- Assist the RWC Adventure-Recreation Lead with promoting the adventure department.
- Assist with training and supervising counselors in ropes-course leadership, safety, proper equipment use, and developing proficiency in skills.
- Assist the RWC Program Lead with implementing, setting up, and running games.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
- Supervise Pro-Ro counselors on rotation who help run adventure or recreation activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
