Wilderness Adventure Guide – Camp & River Trips

Mount Hermon Associationorporated; Etna (CA); On-site; USD 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Hermon Association, Inc. is seeking a Summer Staff Adventure Guide/Wilderness to lead river trips, manage gear, and ensure camper safety in the Kidder Creek area around Etna, CA. The role involves ministerial duties, living on-site, and active participation in a Christ-centered community.

You will transport campers, participate in training, and rotate into varying guide/counselor roles while supporting camp programs and staff culture. Must be willing to adhere to MHA mission and standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year college experience preferred.
• CPR/Wilderness First Aid (WFA) certification required.
• Must complete KC River Guide School and Swift Water Rescue before summer.
• Rock training and ropes guide/lead training required during KC staff training.
• Food Handler’s Card required.

Responsibilities

• Guide adventure trips on river, at camp on ropes courses and in nearby wilderness areas.
• Care for and maintain river, adventure and recreation equipment; perform inspections and report damage.
• Transport campers to and from activities.
• Ensure camper safety during adventure activities and river experiences.
• Assist with food preparation at river, wilderness, and camp areas.
• Host outback adventures and contribute to KC programs when activities are not operating.
• Lead debriefs with campers and relate activities to Biblical truth.
• Rotate into guide/counselor roles as needed; perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain camp areas and participate in broader programs with enthusiasm.
• Support staff community and be punctual and prepared for program execution.

Skills

Outdoor leadership

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

1 year college experience

CPR/WFA certification

KC River Guide School completed

Swift Water Rescue training

Rock training

Ropes training

Food Handler’s Card

Driver’s license

Job description

Mount Hermon Association, Inc. is seeking a Summer Staff Adventure Guide/Wilderness to lead river trips, manage gear, and ensure camper safety in the Kidder Creek area around Etna, CA. The role involves ministerial duties, living on-site, and active participation in a Christ-centered community.

You will transport campers, participate in training, and rotate into varying guide/counselor roles while supporting camp programs and staff culture. Must be willing to adhere to MHA mission and standards.