Summer Staff Kidder Creek Wilderness/Adventure Trip Lead

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Etna, CA

About The Position

The Kidder Creek Wilderness/Adventure Trip Lead is a ministerial position responsible for hosting and leading adventure groups and camper groups in river activities, ropes courses, rock climbing, and other adventure and recreation activities. The role also leads campers and staff in Wilderness Programs to provide students with a fun, safe, and mission-focused adventure experience consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. Ministerial staff are expected to reflect their Christian faith through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior. They help define, cultivate, and lead MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats. The Trip Lead guides counselors and adventure guides on assigned trips and rotating staff serving on the river, and assists with Kidder Creek programs when adventure activities are not operating.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years old and have a clean driving record/license in accordance with MHA driver policy.
Must hold CPR/WFR certification before arriving at camp; WFA, WAFA, or EMT certification may be acceptable.
Must successfully complete Kidder Creek’s River Guide School and Swift Water Rescue, or an equivalent course from another provider, before summer.
Must pass ropes Level 2 training during Kidder Creek staff training.
Must pass rock training during Kidder Creek staff training.
Must have a Food Handler’s Card.
At least one year of experience river guiding on a Class III–IV river is required.
Backpacking experience is required.
Rock climbing experience is required.
Prior camp counseling or similar ministry experience is required.
Must have experience working with elementary, junior high, and high school students.
Must have previous leadership or management experience.
Must be able to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture and demonstrate a personal, committed, considered faith in Christ.
Must be a positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
Must demonstrate follow-through, creativity, flexibility, and the ability to adjust to changing assignments and schedules on short notice.
Must be able to participate in varied outdoor activities and exercise sound judgment.
Must be at least 18 years old due to onsite community living requirements.
Must attend all required staff meetings and events.
Must adhere to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, company dress code, and professional grooming and appearance standards.
Must be able to drive camp vehicles to activity locations on and off campus and comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned and personal vehicles used for business.
Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of college experience.
Previous Kidder Creek experience.
Experience with ropes courses and/or rock climbing.
River guiding or swift water experience.

Responsibilities

Lead daily meetings and communicate staff responsibilities and needs to staff and supervisor.
Ensure programs are implemented and meet their goals and objectives.
Care for and maintain adventure equipment and areas, conduct regular inspections, and promptly report damaged or broken equipment.
Transport campers to and from wilderness, adventure, river, and camp activities as needed.
Ensure camper safety while guiding or facilitating wilderness, adventure, and river activities.
Host Outback adventure and River groups and assist with Kidder Creek programs when adventure activities are not operating.
Implement the spiritual program with campers and lead debriefs connecting activities and experiences to applicable Biblical truth.
Participate in and contribute to camp programs at Kidder Creek, the river, and in the Wilderness, arriving prepared and assisting with immediate or unforeseen needs.
Help build the summer staff community through attitude, words, and actions.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Guide Wilderness Counselors, Adventure Guides, and rotating staff serving on the river on assigned trips.