Summer Staff Kidder Creek Day Camp Lead

MOUNT HERMON ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED • Etna, PA

1d • $400 - $450 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kidder Creek (KC) Day Camp Lead works alongside the KC program manager, providing leadership and oversight for assigned responsibilities. The role supports effective execution of the mission to bring guests into a natural adventure where they can encounter Jesus in life-transforming ways, consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, values, and statement of beliefs.

This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior. The Day Camp Lead should be growing in faith and able to disciple and mentor others. The position supervises program staff, including hourly staff, summer staff, and volunteers assigned to the day camp program.

The position is based at Kidder Creek in Etna, California, and requires living in a remote rural part of Northern California. The physical environment includes indoor and outdoor work in varied heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions, as well as substantial physical activity with children and youth.

Requirements

• Be fully aligned with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, values, and statement of beliefs, and be committed to living these out personally and instilling them in the organization.
• Demonstrate strong moral character and integrity.
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience in a related field.
• First Aid and CPR.
• 1–2 years of previous ministry experience, paid or volunteer.
• Be a self-starter, hard-working, and able to follow through.
• Be attentive to detail.
• Have strong communication skills and strong relational management skills.
• Use Microsoft Office suite programs efficiently.
• Adhere to Mount Hermon’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
• Adhere to the company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Complete a satisfactory background investigation or have a valid work permit, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Be able to live in a remote rural part of Northern California.
• Meet physical requirements including sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking long distances over varied terrain, swimming, climbing, shouting, lifting or carrying 15 to over 60 pounds, and engaging in general physical play with children and youth.
• Be able to hear, speak, and see clearly in adverse conditions.

Nice To Haves

• 2–4 years of previous camp experience.
• 1–2 years of management experience.
• Adventure and recreation education and training related to KC program areas used by day camp.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day camp programs and assigned staff, directly or by delegating to counselors and their teams.
• Evaluate and improve programs in adventure, fun, safety, and spiritual effectiveness.
• Perform administrative duties, including scheduling, curriculum planning, and logistics, to support smooth day camp operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Disciple and mentor others and effectively share the gospel, while teaching others to do so as well.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level