Summer Staff Ponderosa Lodge Activities Coordinator

Mount Hermon Association, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association, Inc. seeks an Activities Coordinator for The Ponderosa Lodge to lead daily campers activities, in coordination with a team of leads, modeling a Christ-centered lifestyle and advancing spiritual growth.

The role requires ministry leadership, planning of junior high and high school programs, budget oversight, and collaboration with the Leadership Team. On-site camp environment, outdoor activity execution, and staff development are key responsibilities.

Qualifications

• College degree preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Current valid driver's license required.
• Experience in youth ministry or camping ministry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute quality activities for junior high and high school campers.
• Organize cabin activities and sign-ups with Counselor Leads.
• Direct PL Activity Leads (Recreation, Ropes, Lifeguard and Crafts).
• Provide budget oversight for activities.
• Meet daily with PL Leadership Team and supervisor.
• Conduct mid-summer evaluations of the program and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Youth programming

Outdoor activities

Communication

Gospel articulation

Education

College degree preferred

CPR/First Aid certified

Driver's license

Job description

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 MHAs 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 MHAs Christian mission, vision, beliefs, culture code and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHAs 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.