Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Activities Coordinator

Mount Hermon Associationorporated; Mount Hermon (CA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association seeks an Activities Coordinator for the Ponderosa Lodge to lead daily camper activities, supervise leads, and model a Christ-centered lifestyle aligned with MHA’s mission.

The role requires strong youth ministry leadership, event planning, and budget oversight. CPR/First Aid certification and a valid driver’s license are required; camping ministry experience is preferred. This is a summer, on-site position at Mount Hermon, CA.

Qualifications

• Experience leading youth programs and ministry initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate activities for junior high to college-aged campers.
• Experience in camping ministry or large-group youth programs.
• Strong leadership and traffic management of activity teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute activities for junior high and high school campers.
• Organize cabin activities with Counselor Leads.
• Direct PL Activity Leads (Recreation, Ropes, Lifeguard, Crafts).
• Provide budget oversight for activities.
• Coordinate with PL Leadership Team for weekly/daily program execution.
• Meet daily with PL Leadership Team and supervisor.
• Conduct mid-summer evaluations for the program and staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Ponderosa Program Intern.

Skills

Youth leadership

Ministry leadership

Event planning

Outdoor activities

Education

College degree

CPR/First Aid certified

Driver's license

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Mount Hermon, CA 95041, Position Type: Summer Staff, Salary Range: $350.00 - $408.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: Santa Cruz Mountains, Job Shift: Ponderosa Lodge, Position Objective:

The Ponderosa Lodge(“PL”) Activities Coordinator will lead the daily activities at PL in coordination with a team of leads and is responsible to model a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship, nurturing spiritual growth of campers through program activities and curriculum in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Ponderosa Lodge(“PL”) Activities Coordinator 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 MHA’s Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs and retreats. All staff are expected to join gatherings which include prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching.

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Plan and execute quality activities for both junior high and high school campers, ensuring that all activities are holistic and accomplishing set objectives.
• Organize cabin activities and sign-ups in conjunction with the Counselor Leads.
• Directly lead all PL Activity Leads (Recreation, Ropes, Lifeguard and Crafts) by encouraging, training and empowering them.
• Provide budget oversight and accountability as it relates to activities.
• Organize with the PL Leadership Team for weekly/daily execution of all programs.
• Meet daily with the PL Leadership Team and supervisor.
• Conduct mid-summer evaluations for the program and all supervised staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Ponderosa Program Intern.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• PL Recreation Lead
• PL Ropes Lead
• PL Lifeguard Lead
• PL Crafts Lead

Qualifications: Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• College graduate preferred.
• Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).
• Current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record required.

Work Experience:

• Prior experience and leadership in youth programming with a strong background in ministry leadership.
• Specific experience coordinating youth programs, games and activities.
• Leadership experience with junior high, high school, and college-aged students.
• Prior experience in camping ministry, having served in various roles.

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.
• Attention to detail and follow-through, creative, flexible and able to adjust to challenges of the program.
• 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 being part of the leadership team within the camp community, and investing in staff during camp sessions and weekends.
• 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.