Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Program Coordinator
About The Position
The Ponderosa Lodge Program Coordinator leads daily all-camp program activities and team competitions for junior high and high school campers. The role models a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship and nurtures campers’ spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position: staff are expected to demonstrate Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to help define, cultivate, and lead the organization’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. The coordinator plans and executes holistic, objective-driven programs; leads and develops the Program Assistant Lead; oversees program budgets; coordinates execution with the Ponderosa Lodge Leadership Team; and participates in daily leadership meetings. The role also conducts mid-summer evaluations of the program and supervised staff. The position involves onsite community living and participation in the camp leadership team, including investing in staff during sessions and weekends and serving campers.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old because the role requires onsite community living.
- Must hold CPR/First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
- Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Prior experience and leadership in youth programming, with a strong background in ministry leadership.
- Experience coordinating youth programs, games, and activities.
- Leadership experience with junior high, high school, and college-aged students.
- Prior camping ministry experience, having served in various roles.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed, and thought-through faith in Christ.
- Attention to detail and follow-through; creativity; flexibility; and ability to adjust to program challenges.
- Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as its dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
- Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- College graduate preferred.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute quality all-camp program activities and team competitions for junior high and high school campers, ensuring programs are holistic and accomplish their objectives.
- Directly lead, encourage, train, and empower the Program Assistant Lead.
- Provide budget oversight and accountability for program activities.
- Coordinate weekly and daily program execution with the Ponderosa Lodge Leadership Team.
- Meet daily with the Ponderosa Lodge Leadership Team and supervisor.
- Conduct mid-summer evaluations of the program and supervised staff.
- Serve campers and help create a positive camper experience.
- Invest in staff during camp sessions and weekends as part of the camp community leadership team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Ponderosa Program Intern.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
