Bunkhouse Leader/Riding Instructor Male

Grace Adventures•Mears, MI

38d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for fulfilling the overall ministry of Grace Adventures and implementing the mission of summer camps. The role involves providing for the physical, emotional, and spiritual care of assigned campers. General responsibilities include completing orientation studies, adhering to camp policies, becoming familiar with camp staff and facilities, maintaining spiritual and physical preparedness for ministry, prioritizing camper well-being, attending camp activities and staff meetings, completing and submitting paperwork, supporting community worship, and assisting with housekeeping duties such as cleaning showers, bunkhouses, bathrooms, and buildings to meet standards of excellence. The role also includes implementing all riding instructor and group trail riding duties.

Requirements

Have a personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Knowledge of and love for God’s Word
Love for kids and adults and ability to communicate with them
Good health and stamina as required to implement a summer camp program (involves long hours, sleeping in bunkhouses with campers, and lifting at times)
Ability to work in various weather climates and conditions
Experience in teaching kids
Willingness to participate in camp activities
Minimum age 18 years old
High School Degree or equivalent
Must be familiar with and adhere to CHA standards for group riding programs
Must demonstrate ability to teach his or her assigned Paradise Ranch riding level(s)
Should be an experienced rider (equivalent to CHA level 3)
Must be able to handle both kids and horses in a safe, fun, and educational way

Responsibilities

Maintain a vital personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Create a bunkhouse environment that is physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially safe for all campers under your care
Supervise campers effectively, being responsible for their conduct and managing behavior based on training
Lead bunkhouse bible studies
Have an intentional one-on-one conversation with each camper under your care each week
Teach horse riding classes and trail rides under the Paradise Ranch (CHA-based) curriculum
Assist in other Ranch-related program activities
Complete the course of study during orientation and follow all camp policies
Become familiar with the camp staff, facilities, and grounds
Keep spiritually and physically prepared to minister
Care for the well-being of the campers ahead of your own personal desires
Attend all ranch camp activities, meals, and staff meetings
Fill out all paperwork and turn it in before you are dismissed at the end of the week
Support Community Worship as assigned
Assist with housekeeping: cleaning showers, bunkhouses, bathrooms, and buildings to meet standards of excellence
Implement all riding instructor and group trail riding duties