Kidder Creek Outdoor Education Naturalist

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Etna, CA

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About The Position

The Kidder Creek Outdoor Education Naturalist assists and leads students and guests in outdoor education, adventure, recreation, and related activities, providing an adventure experience 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 mission, vision, and beliefs. They help define, cultivate, and lead MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. The role includes teaching outdoor education classes; facilitating recreation and adventure activities; maintaining and inspecting equipment; transporting campers; and helping with food service, custodial and guest services, and facilities work as assigned. The position requires working indoors and outdoors in varied weather and terrain, participating in strenuous outdoor activities, and meeting the organization’s driving, safety, faith, conduct, and background-check requirements.

Requirements

Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed, and considered faith in Christ.
Prior experience working with elementary, junior high, and high school students.
CPR/First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Food Handler’s Card.
Ability to serve as a positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
Ability to follow through, be creative, and adapt to program challenges.
Ability to participate in a variety of outdoor activities and demonstrate sound judgment.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing job assignments and schedules with short notice.
At least 18 years of age because the role requires onsite community living.
Willingness to drive campers in camp vehicles and comply with MHA driving guidelines for company vehicles and personal vehicles used for business.
Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as its dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including hiking long distances over varied terrain, swimming, climbing, and lifting and carrying 15–60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of college experience.
Wilderness First Responder (WFR), Wilderness First Aid (WFA), or Wilderness Advanced First Aid (WAFA) certification.
Experience with ropes courses, rock climbing, and/or river guiding.
Prior camp counseling experience.

Responsibilities

Teach Outdoor Education classes.
Facilitate recreation and adventure activities for spring and fall guests.
Care for and maintain Outdoor Education, Adventure, and Recreation equipment; conduct daily and regular inspections; and report damaged or broken equipment promptly.
Transport campers to and from wilderness, adventure, river, and camp activities.
Ensure the safety of all guests.
Assist with food preparation and serving.
Perform custodial and guest services duties as assigned.
Perform maintenance and facilities duties as assigned.
Attend all required staff meetings and events.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.