Adventure Ministry Interns - Spring and Summer

at  Frontier Lodge

NORDEGG, AB – MAY – JUNE AND/OR JULY - AUGUST

Reports to: Executive Director; Indirect Report: Director of Ministries and Summer Camp
Coordinator
Come and have a lasting impact in the lives of others by joining our team and using your gifts for God’s Kingdom. Our
focus is to inspire people to experience and know the goodness of God. This is accomplished through site care,
hospitality, service at our facility, and through transformational adventures in the mountains. We are seeking a
candidate who is passionate about using their skills to serve the Lord.
Frontier Lodge is looking for individuals who are 18 years and older and desire to be used by God in an adventure-
based ministry. Applicants must have a desire to spread the Gospel through a variety of different methods from
informal teachable moments to morning and evening devotions. They must also model lifestyle evangelism. Adventure
Ministry Interns will be involved in leading cabin groups and facilitating off-site activities, as well as rotations in the
kitchen, maintenance, and/or the camp office. We accept around five interns for this role for the spring and summer
seasons. A mandatory staff training is provided at the beginning of the intake period - May and/or July.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Growing relationship with God and a passion to see the body of Christ being built up together.

• Genuine love for outdoor experiences and adventures and how they connect us with our Creator.
• Ability to lead others effectively, and work alongside a team.
• A servant heart and passion for being part of Frontier’s ministry.
• Minimum Current “Standard First Aid” (16hr) and “CPR-C” is considered an asset.

o Wilderness first aid courses are also an asset.

• Food service or maintenance experience is considered an asset.
• Outdoor industry certifications or Frontier Lodge Competency such as:

o Minimum 40 hr Wilderness first aid, preferably 80 hr advanced adventure medic
o Field Leader and Debrief competencies.
o General & Technical Rope Skills
o Rappel Activity Leader
o Tyrolean Activity Leader
o General Trip Leader
o OCC (Outdoor Council of Canada)

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• 18 Years of age or older
• Support and agree with the Frontier Lodge Statement of Faith
• Completed Frontier Lodge Staff Application form
• A clean Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector)

ERSC - FRONTIER LODGE STAFF

Expectations
What is expected of each Frontier Staff member throughout the year. See Job Description for role specific.

Missional

• Supportive and committed to the Frontier Lodge Statement of Faith
• Can clearly articulate a philosophy of ministry for themselves which fits within the context of the Frontier

Lodge’s vision statement and values

• Continued desire to grow in Christlikeness (presenting your transforming self)
• Demonstrates the love of Christ through you belong here hospitality

Organizational

• Fulfills specific job requirements on time and with professionalism. See Job Description.
• Collaborating effectively and inclusively with the rest of the Frontier Lodge team
• Proactively communicate with Director of Ministries for specific schedule requests and needs in advance
• Facilitates staff team through a devotional thought during staff devotion. (Every 4th month)
• Represents Frontier Lodge authentically and appropriately. (ie. Using social media, emailing, hosting etc.)
• Develops a Personal Development Plan for themselves submits to E.D. bi-annually and continues to reassess

progress and goals. (this includes hard, ministry and soft/people skills)

• Submits personal feedback form bi-annually and meets with E.D. for feedback and review. (includes personal

development plan & feedback form)

Time

• Present and on time for morning devotions, meetings and other assigned work related items
• Dishes:

o Breakfast - everyone available after staff meeting is complete
o Lunch - usually done by kitchen staff unless otherwise assigned
o Supper -when scheduled dishes begin 30 minutes after the meal start time until completed
o Self made food/dishes - Clean up all of your dishes and kitchen supplies immediately after meal
o Staff only meals - Everyone who eats cleans up after
o Off days exempt you from your assigned dish duty even if you eat meal
o Must swap with someone if you are unable to make the assigned dish time

o If assigned to an evening activity you are able to leave dish time when your next responsibility starts

• Participates or leads evening activities when scheduled with enthusiasm. Not usually more than 3 evenings

per week.

• Responds to emails in a timely and professional manner.
• Usually works 5 days a week with 2 off days, not always in sequential order
• Provided 15 days off subject to approval and in context of the Frontier Lodge schedule.
• Frontier provides a number of other days off in lieu of stat holidays worked, after busy seasons and at

Christmas time. This total ranges between 10-15 days depending on the year.

Outdoor Related: When assigned or working in the field

• Have and maintain a minimum of 40hr wilderness first aid, preferably seeking to maintain 80hr certification.
• Have and maintain appropriate gear for leading in the outdoors
• Maintains a high level of fitness. (can jog 3km without stopping in under 20 minutes)
• Works within the S.O.P. of Frontier Lodge’s outdoor programming labeled in the programming policies binder.

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Skills
What skills are necessary to be successful in your role. See Job Description for role specific.

Communication

• Listen and ask insightful questions
• Speak clearly and confidently in front of a group
• Breaks down complicated skills into small easily to understand parts
• Professional and concise written and verbal communication skills

Group leadership

• Inspire, communicate and lead out of a clear vision
• Group formation: able to lead a group through the stages of group formation
• Group management, including good judgment
• Patient with others

Wilderness competencies: If working in outdoor field

• Is an activity leader in all of Frontier Lodge’s outdoor programs.(2 years of experience working on and

developing instructional and personal skill set per skill)
o These can include both the Frontier Lodge competencies and outsourced certifications such as:
See FL Competency booklet
ACMG certifications such as: TRCI, Hiking Guide, Apprentice Rock etc.
PMBI Level 1 & 2
Swift Water Rescue Technician
Paddle Canada

Education

• Prepare and deliver effective feedback
• Facilitation through group debrief
• Understands the 4 learning styles and can include them all in their instruction
• Project Management: can design, plan for and implement lessons, events, etc from start to finish.

Other

• Leadership - positively influences those around them
• Intentionally and positively resolves conflicts
• Continuously good self care
• Strong time management ability
• Initiates, self directed and proactive.