Summer Kidder Creek Camp Wilderness Counselor​/Lifeguard

Job Details:

Job Location:

Etna, CA 96027, Position Type:
Summer Staff, Salary Range: $340.00 - $345.00 Salary, Travel Percentage:
Kidder Creek Location, Job Shift: Kidder Creek,

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.

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.

• 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, work spaces 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.

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• 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.

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

• 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.

• 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…