Summer Staff Redwood Camp Adventure Assistant
About The Position
The Redwood Camp Adventure Assistant works with the Adventure Lead and the Redwood Camp Assistant Director to develop, implement, and oversee recreation facilities. The role also assists with the cook-out program and teambuilding workshops, helping provide a welcoming environment and excellent customer service consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith in their work, stewardship, relationships, and conduct, and to embrace MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct. Staff are expected to participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The position supervises Pro-Ro counselors rotating through adventure or recreation activities. It requires onsite community living and is based at Redwood Camp in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old because the position requires onsite community living.
- Must have CPR/First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
- Love for children of all ages is essential.
- Able to create and foster teachable moments through activities and train counseling staff to do the same.
- Able to maintain a strong, team-oriented work ethic with general program staff.
- Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
- Able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Motivated and able to lead with empathy and discipline.
- Prepared to problem-solve on the job.
- Must adhere to the company dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
- Must adhere to the principles in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
- Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Able to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet or humid, and dry or arid conditions.
- Able to walk, sit, and stand for 6–8 hours a day, and see, hear, and talk.
- Able to lift and transport 25–50 pounds of gear and equipment up and down stairs.
- Able to ascend and descend ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet.
Nice To Haves
- One year of college experience.
- Prior experience in team sports and ropes courses.
- Previous experience working with children.
Responsibilities
- Set up and take down daily recreation and adventure activities.
- Assist in leading adventure activities.
- Assist with recreation facility maintenance and upkeep, and document and report equipment needs.
- Assist with adventure facility maintenance.
- Assist the Adventure-Recreation Lead with promoting the adventure department and training and supervising counselors in ropes course leadership, safety, proper equipment use, and skill development.
- Assist the Program Lead with setting up and running games.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
