Summer Staff Female Counselor Coordinator

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Mount Hermon, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Ponderosa Lodge (PL) Female Counselor Coordinator trains and supervises counselors, including coaching, developing, and mentoring the PL counseling staff. The coordinator models Christian discipleship and nurtures the spiritual growth of campers and staff by facilitating program activities and curriculum in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (MHA) mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior that they follow Jesus Christ, while embracing and affirming MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff help define, cultivate, and lead MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. All staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The coordinator evaluates counselors and provides feedback to help them improve their performance and ministry to campers; supports counselor-camper relationships and assists counselors with difficult situations and discipline decisions; conducts mid-summer evaluations of supervised staff; and helps train staff and plan and oversee counselor meetings. The role meets daily with the PL Leadership Team and supervisor and assists with programs, activities, and other duties assigned by the Director of Ponderosa Lodge. The position supervises PL Female Counselors and PL Resource Leads. The work takes place both indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions. The role requires sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, and hiking, as well as the ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities. The position requires onsite community living and participation in the camp leadership community, including investing in staff during camp sessions and weekends and serving campers.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age because the role requires onsite community living.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Prior experience mentoring and discipling people ages 18–25.
Experience in camping ministry, serving in roles such as counseling, program, or operations.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed, and considered faith in Christ.
Proven leadership experience and skills, with a strong background in ministry and leadership of high school and junior high campers and college staff.
Attention to detail and follow-through, with the ability to be creative, flexible, and adapt to program challenges.
Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as its dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
Commitment to serving campers and investing in staff during camp sessions and weekends.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

College graduate preferred.

Responsibilities

Train and supervise PL counselors, including coaching, developing, and mentoring the counseling staff.
Model Christian discipleship and nurture the spiritual growth of campers and staff through program activities and curriculum.
Evaluate counselors and provide feedback on their performance and ministry to campers.
Facilitate counselor-camper relationships and assist counselors with difficult situations and decisions, especially discipline matters.
Conduct mid-summer evaluations of all supervised staff.
Assist with periodic staff training and the oversight and planning of counselor meetings.
Meet daily with the PL Leadership Team and supervisor.
Assist with programs, activities, and other duties assigned by the Director of Ponderosa Lodge.
Supervise PL Female Counselors and PL Resource Leads.
Participate in the camp leadership community, invest in staff during camp sessions and weekends, and serve campers to help create a positive experience.