Summer Staff Kidder Creek Day Camp Counselor/Lifeguard

MOUNT HERMON ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED•Etna, PA

1d•$340 - $350•Onsite

About The Position

The Kidder Creek Day Camp Counselor/Lifeguard is a ministerial summer staff position responsible for modeling Christian discipleship and supporting campers’ safety, well-being, and spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. The role leads a team of junior counselors and oversees groups of approximately 15–20 campers per week, while leading Bible studies and building relationships with junior counselors and campers. The counselor oversees and implements assigned adventure, recreation, and guiding activities, lifeguards during pond time as assigned, and contributes to the broader camp program and summer staff community. Other duties include attending staff meetings and events, keeping camp spaces orderly, performing assigned housekeeping and kitchen tasks, helping with camp service needs, and responding flexibly to program needs and changing assignments. The position requires onsite community living and may include secondary and rotation-week duties in adventure, recreation, transportation, housekeeping, maintenance, or food service.

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 hiring.
Must hold current CPR and First Aid certification.
Must have a valid current driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must be able to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture and demonstrate a personal, committed, 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 on short notice.
Must agree to comply with MHA driving guidelines for company vehicles and personal vehicles used for business.
Must adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, dress code, and professional grooming standards.
Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Able to lift and transport 25–50 pounds of gear and equipment up and down stairs; may need to lift, push, or pull people or equipment weighing over 100 pounds.
Able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet; frequently run, swim, stand, sit for long periods, and use steep trails and stairs.
Able to frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
Able to work indoors and outdoors in hot, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions and spend extended periods in the sun.
Able to talk and hear in person at close and long distances and by phone or radio.
Must meet vision demands including close and distance vision, binocular vision, color and shade distinction, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

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.
Positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
Creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to teach and lead Bible studies.
Attention to detail, 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.
Participate in and contribute enthusiastically to the broader program in primary and secondary roles.
Help build the summer staff community through attitude, words, and actions.
Support smooth program execution by being punctual and prepared and assisting with immediate or unforeseen needs.
Perform housekeeping and kitchen duties as assigned.
Assist with camp maintenance, food service, and housekeeping service needs as assigned by the Kidder Creek leadership team.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.
Complete secondary assignments and rotation-week assignments in areas such as adventure, recreation, transportation, or housekeeping.
Follow MHA employee driving guidelines when using MHA-owned vehicles or personal vehicles for business purposes.
Adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as its dress code and professional grooming standards.