Summer Staff Kidder Creek Day Camp Jr. Counselor/Lifeguard

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Etna, CA

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About The Position

The Kidder Creek Jr. Counselor is a ministerial summer staff role responsible for modeling Christian discipleship and supporting campers’ safety, well-being, friendships, and spiritual growth through camp activities and curriculum consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. Ministerial staff are expected to reflect their Christian faith in their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior and to help cultivate MHA’s Christian community and programs. Jr. Counselors co-lead a weekly group of campers, lead small groups and teaching times, and serve as lifeguards during day-camp pond time when assigned. They participate enthusiastically in recreation and help maintain clean, orderly camp spaces. The role also includes attending staff meetings and events, assisting with program operations and service needs, and responding flexibly to immediate or unforeseen needs. There are no supervisory responsibilities. The position involves working indoors and outdoors in varied weather and terrain. Physical tasks include lifting and transporting 25–50 pounds, running, swimming, standing or sitting for extended periods, using steep trails and stairs, and frequently climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, or crawling. Extended sun exposure and the ability to communicate in person and by phone or radio are also required.

Requirements

Must be in high school.
Must be lifeguard certified or able to pass a lifeguard certification class after hiring.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
Prior experience working with elementary and junior-high students.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed, and thought-through faith in Christ.
Must be a positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
Creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to teach and lead Bible studies.
Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
Attention to detail and follow-through, creativity, and ability to adapt to program challenges.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing job assignments and schedules with short notice.
Ability to lift and transport 25–50 pounds of gear and equipment up and down stairs.
Ability to run, swim, stand and sit for long periods, and use steep trails and stairs; frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions, and be in the sun for extended periods.
Ability to talk and hear in person at close and long distances and by phone or radio; required vision includes close and distance vision, use of both eyes, distinguishing basic colors and shades, depth and peripheral vision, and adjusting focus.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Co-lead a group of campers each week.
Lead small groups and teaching times.
Seek out and connect with campers, guiding them toward who God made them to be.
Actively participate in and implement recreation activities with enthusiasm.
Help keep camp areas, including cabins, living areas, workspaces, and supplies, clean and orderly.
Lifeguard during day-camp pond time when assigned.
Attend all staff meetings and events.
Help ensure smooth program execution by being on time, prepared, and willing to assist with immediate or unforeseen needs.
Assist with general program support, housekeeping, and kitchen duties, including snack shack, dishes, bathrooms, and trash.
Assist with camp service needs such as maintenance, food service, and housekeeping 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.
Follow MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as its dress code and professional grooming standards.