Summer Kidder Creek Camp Counselor​/Lifeguard

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

Position Objective:
The Kidder Creek (“KC”) Adventure Camp Counselors/Lifeguards are responsible to model a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship, providing campers safety and well-being while befriending and nurturing spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum as well as lifeguarding in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, and values.

Kidder Creek (“KC”) Adventure Camp Counselors/Lifeguards are 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.
• Ensure camper safety at all times.
• Attend all staff meetings and events.
• Share in the responsibilities of keeping camp areas (including cabins, living areas, work spaces and supplies) clean and orderly.
• Actively participate in and contribute to the broader program, serving in both your primary and secondary roles with enthusiasm.
• Actively engage and help build the summer staff community with your 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.
• 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 college experience is preferred.
• Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required.
• Must take and pass Kidder Creeks Red Cross Certified Lifeguard and BLS Class.

• 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.
• 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 able to adjust to challenges of the program.
• Flexible and adaptable to 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 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…