Summer Staff Kidder Creek Day Camp Jr. Counselor/Lifeguard
About The Position
The Kidder Creek Jr. Counselor is a ministerial position responsible for modeling Christian discipleship and supporting campers’ safety, well-being, friendships, and spiritual growth through camp activities and curriculum. The role is carried out in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, values, and beliefs. 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 group of campers each week, lead small groups and teaching times, and connect with campers to support their growth. They enthusiastically participate in recreation, lifeguard during day-camp pond time as assigned, and help keep camp areas clean and orderly. The position also supports general program, housekeeping, and kitchen needs, attends staff meetings and events, and helps ensure the program runs smoothly by being prepared, punctual, and responsive to immediate or unforeseen needs. This part-time summer position is based at Kidder Creek in Etna, California. The role requires working indoors and outdoors in varied weather and terrain, including extended periods in the sun, and performing a range of physical activities and lifting duties. Other requirements include compliance with MHA vehicle-use guidelines, dress and grooming standards, and completion of a satisfactory background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Must be in high school.
- Must be lifeguard certified or able to pass a lifeguard certification class once hired.
- 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 considered faith in Christ.
- Ability to serve as 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 adjust to program challenges.
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing job assignments and schedules with short notice.
- Must agree to and comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles used for business purposes.
- Must adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements and company dress and grooming standards.
- Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Ability to lift and transport 25–50 pounds of gear and equipment up and down stairs.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions, and to be in the sun for extended periods.
- Ability to run, swim, stand, sit for long periods, and use steep trails and stairs.
- Ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to talk and hear in person at close and long distances and by phone or radio.
- Vision abilities including close and distance vision, use of both eyes, distinguishing basic colors and shades, depth perception, peripheral vision, and adjusting focus.
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 cabins, living areas, workspaces, and supplies clean and orderly.
- Lifeguard as assigned during day-camp pond time.
- Attend all staff meetings and events.
- Support smooth program execution by being punctual, prepared, and willing to assist with immediate or unforeseen needs.
- Assist with general program support, housekeeping, and kitchen duties, including the 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 as assigned by supervisors.
- Comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
- Adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as company dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
