Activities Specialist

Hume Christian Camps; Hume (CA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site housing

On-site healthcare options

Dining on-site

Beautiful views and trails

Job summary

Hume Christian Camps is looking for Activities Specialists to create fun and safe experiences at Hume Lake. This seasonal position requires facilitating various recreational activities and maintaining equipment.

Ideal candidates will have a commitment to Jesus Christ, teamwork skills, and a willingness to gain certifications in lifeguarding and first aid.

Enjoy beautiful camp locations and a supportive community while contributing to meaningful experiences for youth and families.

Qualifications

• Evidence of commitment to Jesus Christ and a desire to share the Gospel.
• Ability to lead and interact with youth and adults.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate activities safely and effectively.
• Maintain and inspect equipment.
• Assist with seasonal transitions.
• Train and lead weekend worker staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

Lifeguard certification (or willingness to obtain)

High adventure training (or willingness to obtain)

Job description

Vision for the Role

The Activities Specialists are a team of six people who help create fun, safe, and Christ-centered experiences at Hume Lake by operating and maintaining a wide variety of recreational activities. This hands‑on role supports camps, retreats, and guest groups. It is a seasonal position ending in December, with the option to reapply for the Spring Activities Specialist position (January to May).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission‑driven, faith‑based organization dedicated to making a lasting impact on the lives of youth and families.
• Three beautiful camp locations offer a unique opportunity for year‑round camping ministries dedicated to the glory of God.
• Your work directly contributes to making memorable experiences and fostering spiritual growth.
• Work in a supportive Christian community in a beautiful environment that values faith, growth, and relationships.

The Role

• Facilitate activities safely and effectively.
• Maintain and inspect equipment.
• Assist with seasonal transitions.
• Train and lead weekend worker staff.
• Activities include high adventure, archery, axe throwing, paintball, lifeguarding, tubing, broom hockey, snowboarding, escape room, mechanical bull, and more.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Evidence of commitment to Jesus Christ and a desire to share the Gospel.
• Agreement with Hume Lake’s Statement of Belief and willingness to abide by its Code of Conduct.
• Prior experience in high adventure or lifeguarding preferred.
• Ability to lead and interact with youth and adults.
• Comfortable working outdoors in all seasons.
• Strong communication, teamwork, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Lifeguard certification or willingness to obtain (Hume can provide if needed).
• High adventure training or willingness to obtain (Hume can provide if needed).

Physical Requirements

• Regularly lift and move 25 lbs; frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physically capable of climbing, hiking, and working at heights.
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment and perform manual labor in various weather conditions.
• Flexible schedule that changes from season to season.

Other

• Perform other related duties and assignments as required; Hume Lake reserves the right to reassign or change duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of the position.

Benefits & Perks of Community Living

• Be part of a tight‑knit community of believers serving the camp’s mission.
• Incredibly beautiful views and environment with camping and walking/running trails.
• On‑site housing provided for a minimal rate.
• On‑site healthcare options and emergency services as needed.
• Dining on‑site at minimal cost.
• A quick walk to grocery and gas as needed.

Salary

$16.50 per hour, 29 hours per week.