Summer Staff Kidder Creek Adventure Camp Lead
About The Position
The Kidder Creek Adventure Camp Lead manages Kidder Creek Camp’s adventure camp programs, including supervising counselors, teaching and mentoring, and coordinating logistics to provide a fun, safe, and God-glorifying camp consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior that they follow Jesus Christ, while affirming MHA’s and Kidder Creek’s mission, vision, and beliefs. The role supervises counselors and works in partnership with Camp Hope leadership during Camp Hope weeks. The position is based at Kidder Creek in Etna, California, and involves onsite community living. Staff must be at least 18 years old to meet the onsite community living requirement, and at least 21 years old with a clean driving record because of MHA’s driver policy. The role requires driving campers in camp vehicles and compliance with MHA driving guidelines.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of college experience is preferred.
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
- Must be at least 21 years old with a clean driving record due to MHA’s driver policy.
- Must be at least 18 years old because onsite community living is required.
- Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles used for business.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed, and thought-through faith in Christ.
- Initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through; creativity and flexibility; and ability to adjust to program challenges.
- Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Adherence to the basic principles expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
- Adherence to the company dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Successful completion of Kidder Creek’s River Guide School and Swift Water Rescue, or an equivalent course from another provider, before summer.
- Previous Kidder Creek experience.
- Prior experience working with elementary and junior high school students.
- Prior camp counseling experience.
- Prior management or supervisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Implement adventure camp programming and schedules set by Kidder Creek leadership for elementary, junior high, and high school campers.
- Lead counselors and campers by clearly communicating responsibilities and needs to staff.
- Lead staff meetings, program activities, and campfire times.
- Ensure the safety and organization of adventure camp staff and campers.
- Conduct middle- and end-of-summer evaluations of the program and supervised staff.
- Prepare, lead, and equip counselors for their daily activities and programs.
- Attend all staff meetings and events.
- Work in partnership with Camp Hope leadership during Camp Hope weeks.
- Help keep camp areas, including cabins, living areas, workspaces, and supplies, clean and orderly.
- Drive campers in camp vehicles.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
