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Position Objective:

The Adventure Recreation Intern will function as a team member of the Adventure department, serving in a variety of roles including, but not limited to: ropes course facilitator, recreation activities facilitator, teambuilding facilitator, and administrator learning administrative and program practices. The intern will assist the Recreation Manager and the Course Manager to ensure high quality, impactful programs and experiential activities as offered by the Mount Hermon Adventures department in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.

General Qualifications:

The Adventure Recreation Intern 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”) 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 includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. 

Key Job Accountabilities:

• Assist the Recreation Manager with administrative tasks in an organized and efficient manner.
• Receive training to competently and safely facilitate, instruct, and maintain quality adventure & recreation activities/programs with the prospect of attaining a leadership role in the following areas: static/dynamic challenge courses, teambuilding, climbing walls, archery, gym/game rooms, surfing, and more (depending on skills and qualifications).
• Assist in the Summer Staff hiring.
• Under the Recreation Manager (during the summer months), oversee and provide summer staff with a healthy and positive employment experience. May be asked to assist in training summer staff and supervise the facilitation of family camp activities pertaining to the Adventure/Recreation department.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Intern Program Key Accountabilities (10% to 15% of your time)

* Thoughtfully engage in coursework and readings assigned by the Intern Program Director, in order to grow in your understanding of God, yourself, and your vocational calling.

* Attend, engage, and contribute to weekly Intern Program meetings and trainings.

* Participate in two Intern Retreats, and one all-staff retreat.

Other Responsibilities (up to 25% of your time)

* Serve cross-departmentally in order to learn other skills and service roles in camping ministry. This includes, but is not limited to: Dining, Facilities, Accommodations and Guest Services (hosting a guest group on a weekend day).

* Help facilitate a Guest Group event during the Thanksgiving holiday week, in partnership with Mount Hermon’s Guest Services team and other departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee Conference Center Adventure/Rec Summer Staff team.

Education/Certifications/Licenses:

• Minimum high school diploma; college degree preferred but not required.
• Current CPR, AED, First Aid certifications required.
• Lifeguard Certification preferred.

Work Experience:

• Experience working on ropes/challenge courses is preferred but not required.
• Experience with kayaking, archery, climbing walls, surfing, and mountain biking preferred but not required.
• Experiencing lifeguarding and managing lifeguards is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in ministry positions at a camp is preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates great communication skills and ability to interact well with staff and guests, possessing the ability to respond to both with courtesy.
• Mature understanding of camp guidelines and respect for authority and peers.
• Ability to work with a team using good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Punctual and responsible.
• Absolute attention to detail and safety.
• Positive attitude that will provide guest satisfaction with all programs.
• Ability to receive instruction as well as work independently and practice work-place initiative.
• Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
• Lead by example in exercising and promoting an attitude of hospitality in all interactions with MHA guests and staff members.
• A heart to serve where needed and maintain an attitude of flexibility.
• Maintain excellent physical fitness and rescue and skill performance.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job as described in the Key Job Accountabilities:

• Ability to work in a physically strenuous environment. Requires standing, running, swimming, or sitting for long periods of time, stooping, twisting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, bending, crouching, or crawling. Required to use steep trails and stairs.
• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in hot/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Must be comfortable at heights exceeding 80 feet.
• After training, employee must be able to rescue a 250 lb. person from up to 80 feet above the ground using a variety of rescue techniques.
• The physical environment requires the employee to talk and hear both in person from close and long distances and by phone or radio.
• The employee may be required to lift, push or pull persons or equipment over 100 pounds.
• 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.

Additional Requirements:

• 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 the basic principles as expressed in MHA’s mission, vision, culture code and standards of conduct.
• Adherence to company dress code and professional standards for personal grooming and appearance.
• Satisfactory completion of background investigation, or valid work permit, as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Wage: $16/hour minus deductions for housing. (*Wage and lodging deductions may change effective January 1, 2025)