Summer Staff Kidder Creek Day Camp Counselor
About The Position
Kidder Creek Day Camp Counselors model a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship and provide for campers’ safety and well-being while befriending them and nurturing their spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (MHA) mission, vision, and values. Counselors lead a team of junior counselors and oversee groups of approximately 15–20 campers each week. The role includes leading Bible studies for junior counselors, connecting with campers and junior counselors, and overseeing adventure, recreation, and guiding activities. Counselors contribute to the broader camp program and summer staff community, attend staff meetings and events, and help keep camp areas, living spaces, and supplies clean and orderly. They may perform housekeeping, kitchen, transportation, maintenance, food service, and other service duties as assigned. The position requires flexibility to take on secondary and rotation-week assignments and to respond to immediate or unforeseen program needs. The role is based at Kidder Creek in Etna, California, and requires onsite community living.
Requirements
- Be at least 18 years of age due to onsite community living requirements.
- Be a mature follower of Jesus who is continuing to grow and develop in faith.
- Be fully in accord with MHA’s mission, vision, values, and statement of beliefs, and committed to living them out personally and instilling them in the organization.
- Demonstrate strong moral character and integrity.
- Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Have the ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture and demonstrate a personal, committed, thought-through faith in Christ.
- Be a positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
- Be creative, willing to learn, and able to teach and lead Bible studies.
- Be able to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and follow-through, creativity, and the ability to adjust to program challenges.
- Be flexible and adaptable to changing assignments and schedules with short notice.
- Meet the physical demands of the role, including outdoor work in varied weather and conditions, lifting and transporting equipment, climbing, running, swimming, standing, and other listed physical activities.
- Agree to comply with MHA vehicle-driving guidelines.
- Satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
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.
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.
- Seek out and connect with junior counselors and campers, guiding them 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.
- Actively participate in and contribute 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 on time, prepared, and willing to assist with immediate or unforeseen needs.
- Perform housekeeping and kitchen duties as assigned.
- Complete secondary and rotation-week assignments, which may include adventure, recreation, transportation, and housekeeping duties.
- Assist with maintenance, food service, and housekeeping service needs at camp as assigned by the Kidder Creek leadership team.
- Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.
- Comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles used for business purposes.
- Adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and personal grooming and appearance standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
