Summer Staff Conference Center Adventure Recreation Guide
About The Position
The Summer Adventure/Recreation Guide works with Adventure and Recreation staff to provide outstanding customer service and a welcoming environment while operating aerial adventure courses, a climbing wall, archery, and other supporting family recreation activities. The position is carried out in a manner consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (MHA) mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to demonstrate their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to embrace and affirm 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 employee will also be assigned a secondary role and participate in Summer Staff programming as assigned by the Chief of Summer Staff. The role involves daily setup, operation, maintenance, and cleanup of recreation facilities and equipment, as well as guest instruction on safety and program operation. The physical environment includes both indoor and outdoor work in varied weather and requires working at significant heights, handling equipment, and using rescue techniques after training.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Must be at least 18 years of age because the role requires onsite community living.
- Must have CPR/First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
- Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Ability to remain calm and rational in challenging and stressful situations.
- Must be punctual and responsible.
- Strong interpersonal skills with people of all ages.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Mature understanding of and respect for authority, peers, camp guidelines, and principles.
- Flexibility and ability to adjust and problem-solve in challenging situations.
- Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Must complete a satisfactory background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Must be comfortable working in trees at heights exceeding 150 feet.
- Ability to walk, sit, and stand for 6–8 hours per day; hear, speak, and see clearly; lift and transport 25–50 pounds of gear and equipment up and down stairs; and ascend and descend ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet.
- After training, ability to rescue a 250-pound person from locations up to 150 feet above the ground using a variety of rescue techniques.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Some college experience.
- Prior experience with adventure and recreation activities in a professional teaching environment.
- Prior experience in rock climbing, challenge courses, knots, safety, or related areas.
Responsibilities
- Set up, maintain, clean up, and operate aerial adventure courses, the climbing wall, archery, and the Fieldhouse daily, with help from other Adventure/Recreation staff.
- Instruct guests on safety and operation of adventure and recreation programs to support guest safety and smooth operation.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and inspected for the safety of staff and guests.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
- Participate in required staff gatherings, including prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.
- Fulfill an assigned secondary role and participate in Summer Staff programming as assigned by the Chief of Summer Staff.
- Adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as its dress code and professional grooming standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
