Summer Staff Redwood Camp Adventure Assistant

Job Details: Job Location: Santa Cruz - Mount Hermon, CA, Position Type: Summer Staff, Salary Range: $340.00 - $408.00Salary, Travel Percentage: Santa Cruz Mountains, Job Shift: Redwood Camp, Position Objective:

The Redwood Camp (“RWC”) Adventure Assistant works with the Adventure Lead and the RWC Assistant Director to develop, implement, and oversee operation of RWC recreation facilities and assist with cook-out program as well as teambuilding workshops to provide a welcoming environment and with unparalleled customer service in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications

The Redwood Camp (“RWC”) Adventure Assistant 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

Set up and take down daily recreation and adventure activities.
Assist in the leading of adventure activities.
Assist in recreation facilities maintenance and upkeep, documenting and reporting on equipment needs. Assist in the adventure facility maintenance as well.
Assist RWC Adventure-Recreation Lead with promotion of adventure department as well as assisting in training and supervision of counselors in ropes course leadership, safety, proper use of equipment, and work toward proficiency in skills.
Assist RWC Program Lead in implementing set up and running games.

Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Pro-Ro (counselors on rotation helping run either adventure or recreation elements).

Education/Certifications/Licenses

High school graduate; 1 year of college experience preferred.
Prior experience in team sports and ropes courses preferred.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).

Work Experience

Previous experience working with children preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Love for children of all ages is essential.
Well-versed in how to create and foster “teachable moments” through activity and able to train counseling staff to do so as well.
Ability to maintain strong, team-oriented work ethic in conjunction with general program staff.
Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
Must be able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
Motivated and able to lead with empathy and discipline.
Must be prepared to problem solve on the job.

Physical Demands

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Requires walking, sitting, and standing for 6-8 hrs. a day, seeing, hearing and talking.
Requires lifting and transporting 25-50 lbs. of gear and equipment up and down stairs.
Requires employee to ascend and/or descend ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet.

Additional Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications: Education/Certifications/Licenses:

High school graduate; 1 year of college experience preferred.
Prior experience in team sports and ropes courses preferred.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified (before arriving at camp).

Work Experience

Previous experience working with children preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Love for children of all ages is essential.
Well-versed in how to create and foster “teachable moments” through activity and able to train counseling staff to do so as well.
Ability to maintain strong, team-oriented work ethic in conjunction with general program staff.
Emotionally mature and willing to accept responsibility.
Must be able to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
Motivated and able to lead with empathy and discipline.
Must be prepared to problem solve on the job.

Physical Demands

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Requires walking, sitting, and standing for 6-8 hrs. a day, seeing, hearing and talking.
Requires lifting and transporting 25-50 lbs. of gear and equipment up and down stairs.
Requires employee to ascend and/or descend ladders, stairs, cables, and trees using hands and feet.

Additional Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age due to the requirement for onsite community living.
Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
Adherence to the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values and Commitment statements.
Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.