Summer Staff Conference Center Day Camp Team Lead

MOUNT HERMON ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED•Felton, CA

1d•$340 - $408•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 helping create a safe environment that fosters children’s 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 through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior that they are followers of Jesus Christ, 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, supports staff through training and team-building, and helps ensure campers’ physical and spiritual welfare. The position is located in Santa Cruz–Mount Hermon, California, with work in both indoor and outdoor environments and onsite community living.

Requirements

High school graduate.
CPR and First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
At least 18 years of age due to onsite community living requirements.
Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
Able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
Able to work with minimum supervision and take initiative.
Leadership and observational qualities; prepared to solve problems on the job.
Able to articulate the Gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
Creative, detail-oriented, and able to follow through on projects.
Able to engage in active listening and a variety of outdoor activities.
Willingness to serve as needed.
Adherence to Mount Hermon’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and personal grooming and appearance standards.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator in 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 concerns or issues involving their children, particularly health, safety, and discipline.
Be attentive to staff members’ personal needs and organize team-building, communication, and recreational events.
Partner with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator to facilitate devotions and sharing for staff on a daily or weekly basis.
Assist with grade-specific group assignments, supply orders, 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 improve them where possible.
Work with the Family Ministries Children’s Coordinator to support campers’ physical and spiritual welfare through discipline and guidance.
Conduct midsummer evaluations with team members.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.