Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Counselor / Rotator Male
About The Position
Ponderosa Lodge Counselors model a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship and provide for campers’ safety and well-being while mentoring and nurturing spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to reflect their Christian faith in their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior while embracing and affirming MHA’s mission, vision, and beliefs. Counselors live with and lead approximately 7–8 campers each week, lead small-group Bible studies, and connect with campers to help them take a step closer to Jesus through activities and curriculum. They participate enthusiastically in counseling and program or activity roles, oversee assigned activities, help keep camp spaces and supplies clean and orderly, and attend staff meetings and events. They may also perform other duties assigned by the Ponderosa Lodge Counselor Coordinators. The role requires onsite community living and work both indoors and outdoors in a range of weather and environmental conditions. Applicants must be at least 18, satisfy the stated faith and conduct expectations, complete a background investigation satisfactorily, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Must be at least 18 years of age because the role requires onsite community living.
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
- Prior experience working with junior high and high school 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.
- 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.
- Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
- Adherence to the company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
- Commitment to serving campers and helping create a great experience for them.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation.
- Ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of college experience.
- Prior camp counseling experience.
Responsibilities
- Live with and lead approximately 7–8 campers each week.
- Lead small-group Bible studies.
- Seek out and connect with campers, helping them take a step closer to Jesus through activities and curriculum.
- Actively participate in all programs, serving enthusiastically in counseling and program or activity positions.
- Oversee and implement assigned activities.
- Help keep camp areas, including cabins, living areas, workspaces, and supplies, clean and orderly.
- Attend all staff meetings and events.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Ponderosa Lodge Counselor Coordinators.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
