Summer Staff Kidder Creek Adventure Camp Lead

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Etna, CA

About The Position

The Kidder Creek (KC) Adventure Camp Lead manages Kidder Creek Camp’s adventure camp programs, including supervising counselors, teaching and mentoring, and coordinating logistics to ensure a fun, safe, and God-glorifying camp consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (MHA) Mission, Vision, and Values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to reflect their commitment to following Jesus Christ through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior, and to embrace and affirm MHA’s and KC’s mission, vision, and beliefs. Ministerial staff are responsible for defining, cultivating, and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. The position supervises counselors and works with campers in elementary, junior high, and high school programs. The role includes outdoor activities and onsite community living. The employee works both indoors and outdoors in a range of weather and environmental conditions.

Requirements

Be at least 21 years old and have a clean driving record, as required by MHA’s driver policy.
Hold CPR and First Aid certification before arriving at camp.
Be at least 18 years old, due to the requirement for onsite community living.
Demonstrate the ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Demonstrate a personal, committed, and thoughtfully considered faith in Christ.
Show initiative, attention to detail, and follow-through, and be creative, flexible, and able to adjust to program challenges.
Be able to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
Adhere to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
Complete a satisfactory background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including working indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions; lifting and transporting 25–50 pounds of gear up and down stairs; climbing ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet; running, swimming, standing, sitting for long periods, and using steep trails and stairs; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, or crawling; communicating in person over close and long distances and by phone or radio; potentially lifting, pushing, or pulling people or equipment weighing over 100 pounds; meeting the listed vision requirements; and being in the sun for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of college experience.
Successful completion of KC’s River Guide School and Swift Water Rescue, or an equivalent course from another provider, before summer.
Previous KC experience.
Prior experience working with elementary and junior high school students.
Prior camp counseling experience.
Prior management or supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Implement the adventure camp programming and schedules established by KC Leadership for elementary, junior high, and high school campers.
Lead counselors and campers, clearly communicating responsibilities and needs to staff.
Lead staff meetings, program activities, and campfire times.
Ensure the safety and organization of adventure camp staff and campers.
Conduct middle- and end-of-summer evaluations of the program and supervised staff.
Prepare, lead, and equip counselors for their daily activities and programs.
Attend all staff meetings and events.
Work in partnership with Camp Hope Leadership during Camp Hope weeks.
Help keep camp areas, including cabins, living areas, workspaces, and supplies, clean and orderly.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Drive campers in camp vehicles and comply with MHA’s driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles used for business.