Summer Staff Kidder Creek Ranch Camp Lead

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Etna, CA

About The Position

The Ranch Camp Lead leads and oversees the daily activities and program at Ranch Camp in coordination with the Ranch Camp Manager. 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 (MHA) mission, vision, and values. The position provides leadership to Ranch Camp Counselors and works in tandem with the Ranch Camp Manager and Wrangler Lead. It involves leading activities for elementary through senior high campers, ensuring programs meet their objectives, and maintaining the safety and organization of staff and campers. The Ranch Camp Lead also helps maintain clean and orderly camp spaces, participates in the broader camp program and staff community, and assists with Timberline trail rides as needed.

Requirements

Be a mature follower of Jesus who is continuing to grow and develop in faith.
Be fully aligned with MHA’s mission, vision, values, and statement of beliefs, and committed to living them personally and instilling them in the organization.
Demonstrate strong moral character and integrity.
Be at least 21 years old.
Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Have prior experience working with elementary, junior high, and high school students.
Articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture and demonstrate a personal, committed, thoughtful faith in Christ.
Take initiative and demonstrate attention to detail and follow-through; be creative, flexible, and able to adapt to program challenges and changing assignments or schedules on short notice.
Be able to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
Meet the physical demands of working indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, or arid conditions; sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking long distances on varied terrain, swimming, climbing, shouting, lifting or carrying 15 to over 60 pounds, and engaging in physical play with children.
Be able to hear, speak, and see clearly in adverse conditions.
Be willing to drive campers in camp vehicles and comply with MHA driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles used for business.
Adhere to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
Satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of college experience.
Previous Kidder Creek experience.
Prior camp counseling experience.
Ability to lead worship.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and carry out Ranch Camp schedules and programming, communicating responsibilities and needs to staff.
Work successfully in tandem with the Ranch Camp Manager and Wrangler Lead.
Execute quality programs and activities for elementary through senior high campers.
Ensure programs are holistic and accomplish their established objectives.
Prepare and lead Ranch Camp staff meetings and program activities.
Ensure the safety and organization of Ranch Camp staff and campers.
Conduct mid- and end-of-summer program and supervised-staff evaluations.
Keep Ranch Camp clean, tidy, and free of clutter; share responsibility for keeping camp areas, cabins, living areas, workspaces, and supplies clean and orderly.
Attend all staff meetings and events.
Actively participate in and contribute enthusiastically to the broader program.
Help build the summer staff community through attitude, words, and actions.
Support smooth program execution by being on time and prepared, and by assisting with immediate or unforeseen needs.
Oversee and participate in Timberline trail rides as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Ranch Camp Manager or supervisor.