Ranch Hand Leader - Male
About The Position
Fulfill the overall ministry of Grace Adventures and implement the mission of summer camps. To provide the physical, emotional, and spiritual care for campers assigned to you. This role involves supervising campers, assisting in the High School leadership program (Ranch Hands) with duties such as housekeeping, serving meals, herd feeding, and general barn maintenance. Additionally, the position includes leading Bible studies, conducting one-on-one conversations with campers, teaching horse riding classes and trail rides, and assisting with other ranch-related program activities. General responsibilities include completing orientation studies, adhering to camp policies, becoming familiar with camp staff and facilities, maintaining spiritual and physical preparedness, prioritizing camper well-being, attending all camp activities and meetings, completing required paperwork, and supporting community worship and riding instruction 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. This will involve 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 an environment that is physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially safe for all campers under your care
- Supervise campers effectively. Be responsible for the conduct of your campers and conduct behavior management based on training
- Help lead and implement part of the High School leadership program (Ranch Hands) by overseeing housingkeeping, serving meals, herd feeding, care, and general barn duties.
- Lead 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.
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)
- 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
- Implement all riding instructor and group trail riding duties as needed
Benefits
- Housing provided throughout contract dates
- Meals provided throughout contract dates whenever campers or guests are being served
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
