Summer Staff Kidder Creek Adventure Trip Lead

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Etna, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kidder Creek Adventure Trip Lead primarily hosts and leads group adventure groups and camper groups on rivers, ropes courses, rock climbing, and other assigned adventure and recreation activities. The role ensures campers have an adventure experience consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position: staff are expected to demonstrate in their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior that they are followers of Jesus Christ, and to help define, cultivate, and lead MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. The Adventure Trip Lead guides daily river, adventure, and recreation trips; hosts guest and river groups; supports Kidder Creek programs when adventure activities are not operating; and supervises Adventure Guides on assigned trips. The role includes transporting campers, ensuring their safety during activities, maintaining and inspecting equipment, coordinating food preparation at the river and Outback, communicating with staff and supervisors, and leading camper debriefs that connect experiences to applicable Biblical truth.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old and have a clean driving record due to MHA driver policy.
Must be at least 18 years old because the position requires onsite community living.
Must hold a current valid Class C driver’s license.
Must hold a Food Handler’s Card.
Must be CPR/WFR certified before arriving at camp; WFA, WAFA, or EMT certification may be acceptable.
Must successfully complete KC’s River Guide School and Swift Water Rescue, or an equivalent course from another provider, before summer.
Must take and pass ropes level 2 training during KC staff training.
Must take and pass rock training during KC staff training.
Must have one year of experience river guiding on a Class III–IV river.
Must have prior experience working with elementary and junior high school students.
Must be willing to drive campers in camp vehicles and comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles used for business.
Must adhere to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture and demonstrate a personal, committed, and thought-through faith in Christ.
Ability to be a positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
Ability to follow through, be creative and flexible, and adjust to program challenges.
Ability to participate in a variety of outdoor activities and demonstrate sound judgment.
Ability to adapt to changing job assignments and schedules with short notice.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of college experience.
Experience with ropes courses and/or rock climbing.
Prior camp counseling experience.

Responsibilities

Guide daily river, adventure, and recreation trips with campers and guests.
Host guest groups and river groups.
Assist with Kidder Creek programs when adventure activities are not operating.
Lead daily meetings and communicate responsibilities and needs to staff and the supervisor.
Care for and maintain adventure equipment, conduct daily and regular inspections, and report damaged or broken equipment promptly.
Transport campers to and from wilderness, adventure, river, and camp activities.
Ensure camper safety while guiding or facilitating adventure and river activities.
Coordinate food preparation at the river and Outback.
Lead camper debriefs and relate activities and experiences to applicable Biblical truth.
Supervise Adventure Guides on assigned trips.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.