Summer Staff Conference Center Day Camp Team Lead

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Mount Hermon, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Day Camp Team Lead assists the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator in overseeing and leading the Day Camp program and its staff. The role provides guidance and organization for program activities and curriculum while fostering a safe environment and campers’ spiritual growth in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to embrace and affirm Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The Team Lead supervises Day Camp Counselors, Assistant Leads, and the Day Camp Worship Specialist, and conducts midsummer evaluations with team members. The role may include working with campers with special needs through the One on One program, assisting them physically, cognitively, and emotionally as they participate in camp.

Requirements

High school graduate.
CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
At least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
Ability to work with minimum supervision and take initiative.
Leadership, observational, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
Creativity, attention to detail, and ability to follow through on projects.
Ability to engage in active listening and a variety of outdoor activities.
Willingness to serve as needed.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking, shouting, lifting or carrying 15–60 pounds, and engaging in physical play with children.
Adherence to Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as 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

Some college experience.
Prior Day Camp experience.
Prior experience in leadership roles in camp settings.

Responsibilities

Assist the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator with organizing, documenting, and facilitating the Day Camp program and supporting staff well-being.
Provide leadership and support for staff success through discipleship training, team-building, and clear communication.
Coordinate with Day Camp staff to implement camp activities and curriculum.
Maintain records as directed by the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator and other Family Ministry Staff Leads.
Communicate with parents about issues or concerns involving their children, with particular attention to health, safety, and discipline.
Be attentive to Day Camp staff members’ personal needs and organize team-building, communication, and social events.
Partner with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator to facilitate devotions and sharing that support and encourage Day Camp staff daily or weekly.
Assist with grade-specific group assignments, ordering supplies, and keeping staff informed.
Ensure Assistant Leads have ideas, materials, and weekly or daily plans.
Keep the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator informed about needs, problems, joys, and unusual situations.
Attend weekly meetings with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator and Leadership Team.
Organize, clean, and maintain work areas and supplies; motivate staff to make improvements where possible.
Partner with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator to ensure campers’ physical and spiritual welfare through discipline and guidance.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Supervise Day Camp Counselors, Day Camp Assistant Leads, and the Day Camp Worship Specialist.
Conduct midsummer evaluations with team members.