Position Objective:

The KC Lifeguard and Recreation Lead is responsible serve as lead lifeguard and assist with recreation activities and other support functions to ensure that campers have fun, safe and missional adventure experiences in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Kidder Creek (“KC”) Lifeguard and Recreation Lead 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 Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s (“MHA”) mission, vision and beliefs.  They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, conference programs, and retreats.

Key Job Accountabilities:           

• Supervise, lead and assign staff for a variety of onsite and offsite aquatics activities.
• Supervise, lead and assign a variety of recreation activities.
• Supervise, lead and assign housekeeping & kitchen duties including, but not limited to, dishes, bathrooms, trash, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lifeguards
• Recreation Staff
• Health Tech
• Staff on Rotation

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• At least 1 year’ college experience preferred.
• Must be CPR/FA certified prior to arriving at camp. 
• Current Lifeguard Certification required.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• If you are 21 or older, you may be asked to drive campers and/or guests as part of your job responsibilities. 

Work Experience:

• Prior experience working with elementary school and middle school students.

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.
• Positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
• Ability to follow-through, be creative, and to adjust to challenges of the program.
• Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities and demonstrate sound judgment.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing job assignments and schedules with short notice.

Physical Demands:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in the heat/cold, wet/humid and dry/arid conditions.
• Requires sitting, standing squatting, stooping, twisting and hiking long distances on varied terrain, swimming climbing and shouting.
• Requires employees to ascend and/or descend ladders, stairs, cables and trees using hands and feet.
• Requires lifting and transporting 15-60 lbs. of gear and equipment up and down stairs and over uneven terrain.
• Physical environment requires the employee to talk and hear from close and long distances in adverse conditions.
• Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, use of both eyes ability to distinguish basic colors and shades; depth perception, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to be in the sun for extended periods.

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.
• Willingness to drive campers in camp vehicles. Must agree to and comply with MHA’s employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.