Summer Staff Kidder Creek Adventure Trip Lead
About The Position
The Kidder Creek (“KC”) Adventure Trip Lead will primarily host and lead group adventure groups and camper groups on the river, ropes courses, rock climbing and other adventure/recreation activities as assigned, ensuring that campers have an adventure experience in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values. This is a Ministerial position where staff render their work, stewardship, relationships and behavior as evidence of being followers of Jesus Christ while embracing and affirming Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) mission, vision and beliefs. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older with a clean driving record due to MH driver policy.
- Must be CPR/WFR certified prior to arriving at camp.
- WFA, WAFA or EMT certification may be acceptable.
- Must have successfully completed KC's River Guide School and Swift Water Rescue (or equivalent course from another provider) prior to summer.
- Must take and pass ropes level 2 training during KC staff training.
- Must take and pass rocks training during KC staff training.
- Current valid Class C driver’s license.
- Food Handler’s Card.
- Prior experience working with elementary, junior high school students.
- 1 year’ experience river guiding on Class III-IV river required.
- Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
- Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed and thought-through faith in Christ.
- Ability to be a positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
- Follow-through, creative, flexible and able to adjust to challenges of the program.
- Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities and demonstrate sound judgement.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing job assignments and schedules with short notice.
- Must be at least 18 years of age due to requirement for onsite community living.
- Willingness to drive campers in camp vehicles.
- Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
- 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
- At least 2 years’ college experience preferred.
- Experience with ropes courses and/or rock climbing preferred.
- Prior camp counseling experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Guide daily river, adventure and recreation trips with campers and guests.
- Host Guest Groups and river groups.
- Assist with KC programs when adventure activities are not operating.
- Lead daily meetings and communicate responsibilities and needs to staff and supervisor.
- Care for and maintain all adventure equipment, including conducting daily and regular inspections and making timely reports of damaged or broken equipment.
- Transport campers to and from wilderness, adventure, river and camp activities.
- Ensure the safety of all campers in adventure and river activities while guiding/facilitating.
- Coordinate food prep while at the river and Outback.
- Lead debriefs with campers and relate activities and experiences to applicable Biblical truth.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisors.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
