Summer Staff Kidder Creek Adventure Camp Counselor/River Guide

MOUNT HERMON ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED•Etna, PA

1d•$340 - $345•Onsite

About The Position

The Kidder Creek Adventure Camp Counselor/River Guide is a ministerial summer staff position at Kidder Creek in Etna, California. The role models a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship and provides for campers’ safety and well-being while befriending them and nurturing their spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum. The counselor/guide leads and assists with adventure and recreation activities and serves as a river guide, helping ensure campers have an experience consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. The position lives with and leads approximately 7–8 campers each week, leads small-group Bible studies, and supports the broader camp and summer staff community. Staff share in camp upkeep and may be assigned secondary, rotation-week, service, transportation, and housekeeping duties. The role requires onsite community living, outdoor activity, and flexibility to respond to changing assignments and program needs.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old due to the onsite community-living requirement.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
Must have a current, valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must successfully complete Kidder Creek’s River Guide School and Swift Water Rescue course, or an equivalent course from another provider, before summer.
Must complete and pass ropes-course belay training during Kidder Creek staff training.
Prior experience working with students of varying ages.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed, and considered faith in Christ.
Ability to serve as a positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
Creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to teach and lead Bible studies.
Ability to participate in a variety of outdoor activities.
Attention to detail and follow-through, creativity, and ability to adjust to program challenges.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing job assignments and schedules with short notice.
Must agree to and comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
Must adhere to the basic principles expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
Must adhere to the company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions; lift and transport 25–50 pounds of gear and equipment up and down stairs; ascend and descend ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet; run, swim, stand, sit for extended periods, and use steep trails and stairs; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl; communicate by voice in person at close and long distances and by phone or radio; and be in the sun for extended periods.
May be required to lift, push, or pull people or equipment weighing over 100 pounds.
Requires close and distance vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of college experience.
Prior camp counseling experience.
Preferably at least 21 years of age or older with a clean driving record, due to MHA driver policy.

Responsibilities

Live with and lead approximately 7–8 campers each week.
Lead small-group Bible studies.
Seek out and connect with campers, guiding them spiritually through activities and curriculum.
Oversee and implement assigned adventure, recreation, and guiding activities with enthusiasm.
Ensure camper safety at all times.
Attend all staff meetings and events.
Help keep camp areas, including cabins, living areas, workspaces, and supplies, clean and orderly.
Participate in and contribute to the broader program in both primary and secondary roles.
Help build the summer staff community through attitude, words, and actions.
Support smooth program execution by being punctual, prepared, and willing to assist with immediate or unforeseen needs.
Perform housekeeping and kitchen duties during rotation weeks, including dishes, bathrooms, and trash.
Chaperone one weekend transportation-bus trip.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.
Complete secondary and rotation-week assignments involving adventure, recreation, transportation, or housekeeping.
Assist with camp service needs, including maintenance, food service, and housekeeping, as assigned by the Kidder Creek leadership team.