Hospitality Lead

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Etna, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kidder Creek Lifeguard/Recreation/Hospitality staff member leads campers in a variety of program activities to provide fun, safe, and missional adventure experiences consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (MHA) mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Staff are expected to reflect their Christian faith in their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior; affirm MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code, and standards of conduct; and participate in gatherings that include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. The role includes supervising aquatic activities, enforcing water-safety rules, assisting with pond maintenance, and leading recreation activities such as laser tag and field games. The staff member also helps maintain clean camp areas and facilities, chaperones a transportation bus trip, responds to injuries, supports the health tech with medication distribution as needed, and participates in camp activities alongside the counselor team. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The work takes place both indoors and outdoors, including in varied weather and terrain. Onsite community living is required, and the employee must be at least 18 years old. The employee must be willing to drive campers in camp vehicles and comply with MHA driving guidelines, dress code, and professional grooming standards. Employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Requirements

Must be CPR/FA certified before arriving at camp.
Current Lifeguard Certification required.
Valid Food Handler’s Card required.
Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
Prior experience working with elementary- and middle-school students.
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 serve as a positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
Ability to follow through, be creative, and adapt to program challenges.
Ability to engage in outdoor activities and demonstrate sound judgment.
Ability to adapt to changing job assignments and schedules.
Must be at least 18 years old due to the requirement for onsite community living.
Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements.
Willingness to drive campers in camp vehicles and compliance with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned and personal vehicles used for business.
Adherence to the company dress code and professional standards for grooming and appearance.
Satisfactory background investigation and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions; sit, stand, squat, stoop, twist, hike long distances on varied terrain, swim, climb, and shout; lift and transport 15–60 pounds of gear and equipment up and down stairs and over uneven terrain; communicate by talking and hearing at close and long distances in adverse conditions; meet the stated vision requirements; and remain in the sun for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Supervise on-site and off-site aquatic activities.
Uphold and enforce aquatics rules to ensure swimmer safety.
Assist the Lifeguard Lead and other lifeguards with daily, weekly, and monthly pond maintenance.
Oversee and implement assigned recreation activities throughout the summer, including laser tag and field games.
Help keep camp areas clean and orderly.
Perform housekeeping duties, including cleaning bathrooms, stocking supplies, and taking out trash.
Chaperone one weekend transportation-bus trip.
Act as a first responder in the event of an injury and assist the health tech with distributing medications as needed.
Participate in camp activities, including campfires and meal times, to support the counselor team and positively affect campers.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.