What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Conference Center Assistant Counselor position at MOUNT HERMON ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED?
Job Details
Description
** This position is seasonal (random weeks in June, July, or early August 2025) at Mount Hermon's Conference Center. This job is part-time, paid hourly, and room and board are not included. **
Position Objective:
Seasonal Assistant Counselors provide safety and well-being while befriending children (infants through 5th grade) to nurture spiritual growth through program activities and curriculum in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision and values.
General Qualifications:
The Seasonal Assistant Counselor 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:
- Provide for the physical and spiritual welfare of campers through discipline and guidance of children.
- Provide clear and open communication with parents regarding their child’s/children’s well-being with special attention to overall well-being, safety and discipline.
- Assist in small and large group teaching of curriculum as well as in crafts, music, drama, group games, etc.
- Share in the responsibilities of keeping camp areas including workspaces and supplies clean and orderly.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Qualifications
Education/Certifications/Licenses:
- At least two years of High School
- Must be CPR/First Aid certified.
Work Experience:
- Prior experience with working with children in ministry settings preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to lead and teach with patience and clear instruction.
- Love for children of all ages is essential; capable of providing strong Christian role model to children.
- Mature understanding and respect for authority and peers, as well as camp guidelines and principles.
- A heart to serve whenever needed.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and possess problem-solving skills.
- Capable of providing children with a strong Christian role model.
Physical Demands:
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting, standing, squatting, stooping, twisting, hiking, shouting, ability to lift/carry anywhere from 15-60 lbs., and engage in general physical play with children.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to take directions and complete tasks as assigned.
- Possess a positive and cheerful demeanor.
- Reliable and hardworking.
- 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.
- Satisfactory completion of background investigation as well as ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
*This job description reflects essential functions of this position. It does not restrict management’s right to reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
