Summer Staff Kidder Creek Day Camp Jr. CounselorLifeguard

Job Details

Etna CA

Part Time

$17.00 - $17.40 Hourly

Kidder Creek Location

Kidder Creek

Description

Position Objective:

The Kidder Creek (KC) Jr Counselors 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 in manner consistent with MHAs mission vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Kidder Creek (KC) Jr Counselor 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 MHAs Christian community conference programs and retreats.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Co-lead a group of campers each week.
• Lead small groups and teaching times
• Seek out and connect to campers guiding them to who God made them to be.
• Actively participate in and implement a variety of recreation activities with enthusiasm.
• Share in the responsibilities of keeping camp areas including cabins living areas workspaces and supplies clean and orderly.
• Lifeguard as assigned during day camp pond time
• Attend all staff meetings and events.
• Ensure smooth execution of the program specifically by being on time prepared and willing to assist with immediate and/or unforeseen needs.
• Assist with General Program Support Housekeeping and Kitchen duties including (but not limited to) snack shack dishes bathrooms trash etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• In High School.
• Lifeguard certified or able to pass lifeguard certification class once hired.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified.

Work Experience:

• Prior experience working with elementary and junior high students.

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.
• 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.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Must agree to and comply with MHAs employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
• Assist in service needs (maintenance food service and housekeeping) at camp as assigned by the Kidder Creek leadership team.
• Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHAs 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.

Required Experience:

Staff IC