Summer Staff Conference Center Adventure Summer Lead

MOUNT HERMON ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED • Felton, CA

29d • $327 - $408 • Onsite

About The Position

The Summer Adventure/Recreation Team Lead will lead Summer Adventure/Recreation Guides in providing outstanding customer service on aerial adventure courses, climbing walls, archery, and any other supporting family recreation activities to provide a welcoming environment in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

Requirements

• High school graduate.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
• Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
• Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
• Ability to work independently and be punctual.
• Ability to operate calmly and rationally in challenging and/or stressful situations.
• Superior interpersonal skills with people of all ages.
• Ability to articulate gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
• Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
• Ability to adjust and problem solve in challenging situations.
• Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Requires walking, sitting, and standing for 6-8 hrs/day.
• Requires ability to hear, speak and see clearly.
• Must be comfortable working in trees at heights exceeding 150 feet.
• Requires lifting and transporting 25-50 lbs. of gear and equipment up and down stairs
• Requires employee to ascend and/or descend ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet.
• After training will have the ability to rescue a 250 lb. person from locations up to 150 feet above the ground using a variety of rescue techniques.
• Will be assigned a secondary role.
• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Some college experience preferred.
• Prior experience with Adventure and Recreation activities in a professional teaching environment is preferred.
• Prior experience in rock climbing, challenge courses, knots, safety, and other related matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to Summer Adventure Recreation Guides through training, team building, scheduling, and meetings.
• Communicate with supervisor any staffing or programs needs or concerns.
• Provide instruction to guests regarding safety and operation of adventure and recreation programs to ensure safety and smooth operation of courses.
• Maintain and log all equipment inspections to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees