Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Counselor / Rotator Female

Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Counselor / Rotator Female

Mount Hermon, CA 95041

Overview

Salary Range $327.00 - $408.00 Salary Position Type Summer Staff Job Shift Ponderosa Lodge Travel Percentage Santa Cruz Mountains

Description

Ponderosa Lodge ("PL") Counselors are responsible to model a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship, providing for campers safety and well-being while mentoring and nurturing spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum in a manner consistent with MHA's mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

• Live with and lead approx. 7-8 campers each week. Lead small group Bible studies. Seek out and connect to campers leading them one step closer to Jesus through activities and curriculum.
• Actively participate in all programs, serving in both counseling and program/activity positions with enthusiasm.
• Oversee and implement a variety of activities as assigned.
• Share in the responsibilities of keeping camp areas including cabins, living areas, workspaces and supplies clean and orderly.
• Attend all staff meetings and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the PL Counselor Coordinators.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Qualifications

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• High school graduate.
• At least 2 years' college experience preferred.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified.

Work Experience:

• Prior experience working with junior high and high school students.
• 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.
• 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.

Physical Demands:

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires seeing, hearing, talking, sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, and hiking.

Additional Requirements/Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
• 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.
• Commitment to spending time serving campers and helping to create a great experience for them.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.