Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Recreation Lead
About The Position
The Ponderosa Lodge Recreation Lead oversees and maintains recreation activities and equipment at Ponderosa Lodge, including BMX biking, laser tag, sports-court activities, and recreation-field activities. The role leads staff responsible for these activities and helps ensure students have a safe and positive recreation experience consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to demonstrate commitment to Jesus Christ and to MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching and help cultivate MHA’s Christian community, programs, and retreats.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
- Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Prior experience in biking, skateboarding, or similar activities.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Demonstrated personal, committed, and considered faith in Christ.
- Proven leadership experience and skills, with a strong background in ministry and leadership of high school or junior high campers and college staff.
- Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, company 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.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in camping ministry is beneficial and preferred.
Responsibilities
- Conduct daily and regular inspections and care for and maintain all recreation equipment.
- Maintain recreation areas, including the recreation sheds by the sports court and recreation field.
- Report damaged or broken equipment promptly to the PL Activities Coordinator and Resource Manager.
- Ensure the safety of campers participating in recreation activities.
- Empower and lead rotating counselors during recreation events and ensure cabin activities run smoothly.
- Evaluate the recreation program and equipment inventory at the end of the summer.
- Meet regularly with the PL Activities Team.
- Supervise rotating counseling staff serving in the recreation area.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the PL Activities Coordinator.
- Participate in the camp community leadership team and invest in staff during camp sessions and weekends.
- Serve campers and help create a positive camp experience.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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