Summer Staff Kidder Creek Adventure Camp Wilderness Counselor/Lifeguard

Job Details Job Location: Etna, CA 96027 Position Type: Summer Staff Salary Range: $332.00 - $441.00 Salary Travel Percentage: Kidder Creek Location Job Shift: Kidder Creek

Position Objective:

The Kidder Creek (“KC”) Counselor/Wilderness Lifeguard are responsible to model a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship, providing for campers’ safety and well-being while befriending and nurturing spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum on site and in the wilderness, leading/assisting with adventure and recreation activities to ensure that campers have a camp experience in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Kidder Creek (“KC”) Counselor/Wilderness Lifeguard is a Ministerial position. Ministerial 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.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Live with and lead approx. 7-8 campers each week. Lead small group Bible studies.* Seek out and connect to campers guiding them spiritually through activities and curriculum.* Oversee and implement a variety of adventure, recreation, and guiding activities as assigned, with enthusiasm, including 1-2 trips into the wilderness throughout the summer.* Ensure camper safety at all times.* Share in the responsibilities of keeping camp areas clean and orderly (including cabins, living areas, workspaces and supplies).* Actively participate in and contribute to the broader program with enthusiasm.* Actively engage and help build the summer staff community with attitude, words, and actions.* Ensure smooth execution of the program specifically by being on time, prepared, and willing to assist with immediate and/or unforeseen needs.* Perform housekeeping & kitchen duties during rotation weeks including, but not limited to, dishes, bathrooms, trash, etc.* Ride the transportation bus as a chaperone one weekend.* Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Qualifications:

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• At least 1 year of college experience preferred.
• Must be CPR/WFA (Wilderness First Aid) certified prior to summer.
• Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required.
• Current Lifeguard Certification required.* Food Handler’s Card.

Work Experience:

• Prior experience working with students of varying ages.* Prior camp counseling experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.* Possess creativity, willingness to learn and ability to teach and lead Bible studies.* Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.* Attention to detail and follow-through, creative and ability to adjust to challenges of the program and changing job assignments and schedules with short notice.

Physical Demands:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.* Requires lifting and transporting 25-50 lbs. of gear and equipment up and down stairs.* Requires employee to ascend and/or descend ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet. * The employee is frequently required to run, swim, stand, sit for long periods and use steep trails and stairs.* The employee is frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl.* The physical environment requires the employee to talk and hear both in person from close and long distances and by phone or radio.* The employee may be required to lift, push or pull persons or equipment over 100 pounds.* Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes, ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.* Ability to be in the sun for extended periods of time.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Preferably at least 21 years of age or older with a clean driving record due to MH driver policy.* Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.* Attend all staff meetings and events.* 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
• Will be required to work secondary assignments and rotation week assignments of adventure, recreation, transportation and/or housekeeping duties.* 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.