General Qualifications

The Kidder Creek (“KC”) Program Manager 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 and standards of conduct. They are responsible for defining, cultivating and leading MHA’s Christian community, camp programs and retreats at KC.

All staff are expected to join gatherings, which includes prayer, worship, and Bible-centered teaching. 

Position Objective

The KC Program Manager works alongside the Director of KC providing leadership and oversight for assigned areas of responsibility, ensuring the effective execution of our mission to bring our guests into a natural adventure that allows them to encounter Jesus in life-transforming ways in a manner consistent with MHA’s mission, vision, beliefs and standards of conduct.

Key Job Accountabilities

• Oversee all KC programs and staff assigned to KC programs directly or by delegating to program leads and their teams and evaluating and improving programs in the areas of adventure, fun, safety and spiritual effectiveness, as well as
• Oversee shoulder season retreats, programmed camps and Outdoor Education Camps.
• Oversee the recruiting, hiring, training, care and spiritual development, and performance of KC Summer Staff, as well as some hourly and volunteer staff
• Oversee Recreation and Adventure activities
• Perform/Oversee administrative duties of scheduling, bus transport, time sheets, turn in receipts, operate programs within assigned budget, reserve campsites, etc. and coordinate logistics for programs.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Program staff in all areas of responsibility, including hourly, summer staff and volunteers including leads, counselors, support staff, administrative support, health and media staff. 

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of training and experience in related field.
• WFR or higher certification, CPR.  If not currently held must be able to attain.
• Adventure education and training related to KC Program Areas, including Rock Climbing, Aquatics, Backpacking, Adventure Course, Whitewater Rafting and overnight Adventure-based residential camp programs.

Work Experience

• 2-4 years’ previous camp experience preferred.
• 1-2 years’ management experience preferred.
• 1-2 years’ previous ministry experience (paid or volunteer) required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Self-starter, hardworking and follow-through.
• Attentive to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong relational management skills.
• Ability to work within MS Office suite software programs efficiently.
• Ability to participate in and lead adventure programs
• Ministry-minded: ability to disciple and mentor and effectively share the gospel and teach others to do so as well.

Physical Requirements

The physical environment at KC requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Requires sitting, standing