Summer Staff Kidder Creek Wilderness/Adventure Trip Lead

MOUNT HERMON ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED•Etna, PA

2d•$400 - $450•Onsite

About The Position

The Kidder Creek Wilderness/Adventure Trip Lead hosts and leads adventure groups and camper groups on the river, 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 missional adventure experience consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (MHA) mission, vision, and values. This is a ministerial position. Ministerial staff are expected to demonstrate through their work, stewardship, relationships, and behavior that they are followers of Jesus Christ, while embracing and affirming MHA’s 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 old and have a clean driving license under MHA driver policy.
Must hold CPR/WFR certification before arriving at camp; WFA, WAFA, or EMT certification may be accepted.
Must have successfully completed Kidder Creek 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 be able to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture and demonstrate a personal, committed, thought-through faith in Christ.
Must be a positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
Must demonstrate follow-through, creativity, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to changing assignments and schedules on short notice and to program challenges.
Must be able to engage in a variety of outdoor activities and exercise sound judgment.
Must be at least 18 years old because the role requires onsite community living.
Must attend all required staff meetings and events.
Must adhere to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and personal grooming and appearance standards.
Must drive camp vehicles to activity locations on and off campus and comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and/or personal vehicles used for business.
Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
The role requires working indoors and outdoors in heat, cold, wet or humid, and dry or arid conditions; sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking long distances over varied terrain, swimming, climbing, shouting, lifting and carrying 15–60 pounds, physical play with children, and ascending or descending ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet.
The role requires talking and hearing at close and long distances in adverse conditions, close and distance vision, use of both eyes, distinguishing basic colors and shades, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead daily meetings and communicate responsibilities and needs to staff and the supervisor.
Ensure programs are implemented and meet their goals and objectives.
Care for and maintain adventure equipment and areas, conduct daily and regular inspections, and submit timely reports on 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.
Contribute to broader Kidder Creek, river, and Wilderness camp programs by being punctual, prepared, and willing to assist with immediate or unforeseen needs.
Actively engage in and help build the summer staff community through attitude, words, and actions.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
Supervise Wilderness Counselor Guides, Adventure Guides on assigned trips, and rotating staff serving on the river.