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.


• If you are 21 or older, you may be asked to drive campers and/or guests as part of your job responsibilities. 


• 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.