Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Recreation Lead
About The Position
The Ponderosa Lodge Recreation Lead oversees and maintains recreation activities at Ponderosa Lodge, including BMX biking, laser tag, sports-court activities, and recreation-field activities. The role also leads the staff responsible for those activities and helps ensure students have a safe, positive recreation experience consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to conduct their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior as followers of Jesus Christ and to embrace MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The lead supervises rotating counseling staff assigned to the recreation area and contributes to the camp leadership community.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old because the position 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.
- Must be able to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Must demonstrate a personal, committed, and thought-through faith in Christ.
- Must have proven leadership experience and skills, with a strong background in ministry and leadership of high school/junior high campers and college staff.
- Must be able to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Must adhere to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
- Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in biking, skateboarding, or similar activities.
- Prior experience in camping ministry is beneficial and preferred.
Responsibilities
- Care for and maintain recreation equipment through daily and regular inspections.
- Maintain recreation areas, including the recreation sheds by the sports court and the recreation field.
- Report damaged or broken equipment promptly to the PL Activities Coordinator and Resource Manager.
- Ensure camper safety during recreation activities.
- Empower and lead rotating counselors during recreation events and help cabin activities run smoothly.
- Evaluate the program and equipment inventory at the end of the summer.
- Meet regularly with the PL Activities Team.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the PL Activities Coordinator.
- Invest in staff during camp sessions and weekends as part of the camp leadership team.
- Serve campers and help create a positive camp experience.
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