Summer Staff Kidder Creek Day Camp Counselor/Lifeguard

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Etna, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kidder Creek Day Camp Counselor/Lifeguard is a ministerial position responsible for modeling Christian discipleship and supporting campers’ safety, well-being, friendships, and spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. Ministerial staff are expected to reflect Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to help cultivate MHA’s Christian community and programs. The counselor leads a team of Junior Counselors overseeing groups of approximately 15–20 campers each week, leads Bible studies for Junior Counselors, and connects with campers and Junior Counselors as they participate in activities and curriculum. The role also includes lifeguarding during day-camp pond time and when assigned, helping deliver adventure and recreation activities, attending staff meetings and events, and contributing to camp operations and the summer staff community. Staff may be assigned housekeeping, kitchen, maintenance, food-service, transportation, and other duties. The position requires onsite community living and may involve changing assignments and schedules with short notice. The work takes place indoors and outdoors in varied weather and terrain, and involves substantial physical activity, including swimming, running, climbing, lifting, and extended time in the sun.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old because the position requires onsite community living.
Must be lifeguard certified or able to pass a lifeguard certification class after hire.
Must hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must be able to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Must demonstrate a personal, committed, and thought-through faith in Christ.
Must be able to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
Must be flexible and adaptable to changing job assignments and schedules with short notice.
Must comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles used for business purposes.
Must adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements and company standards for dress, grooming, and appearance.
Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions.
Must be able to lift and transport 25–50 pounds of gear and equipment up and down stairs.
Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet.
Must be able to run, swim, stand, sit for long periods, and use steep trails and stairs.
Must be able to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
Must be able to communicate and hear in person at close and long distances and by phone or radio.
May be required to lift, push, or pull people or equipment weighing over 100 pounds.
Must have close and distance vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades, depth and peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Must be able to spend extended periods in the sun.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of college experience is preferred.
Prior camp counseling experience is preferred.
Prior experience working with elementary, junior high, and high school students.
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.
Attention to detail and follow-through, creativity, and ability to adjust to program challenges.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of Junior Counselors overseeing approximately 15–20 campers in each group per week.
Lead small-group Bible studies for day-camp Junior Counselors.
Connect with Junior Counselors and campers and guide them through activities and curriculum.
Oversee and implement assigned adventure, recreation, and guiding activities.
Ensure camper safety at all times.
Lifeguard during day-camp pond time and as assigned.
Attend all staff meetings and events.
Help keep camp areas, including cabins, living areas, workspaces, and supplies, clean and orderly.
Actively participate in the broader program and serve enthusiastically in primary and secondary roles.
Contribute to the summer staff community through attitude, words, and actions.
Support smooth program execution by being on time, prepared, and willing to assist with immediate or unforeseen needs.
Perform housekeeping and kitchen duties as assigned.
Assist with maintenance, food-service, and housekeeping needs as assigned by the Kidder Creek leadership team.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.
Work secondary and rotation-week assignments, which may include adventure, recreation, transportation, and housekeeping duties.
Comply with MHA employee driving guidelines when using MHA-owned or personal vehicles for business purposes.
Adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional grooming standards.