Ranch High School Team Lead (Cross Crew)

Paradise Ranch•Mears, MI

4d•Onsite

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. Lead and implement Ranch High School leadership camps, service weeks and Community Worship programs with excellence. 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. Supervise, equip, encourage, and provide feedback and accountability to other ranch staff as part of the summer leadership team. Lead or 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. Assist with housekeeping: cleaning showers, bunkhouses, bathrooms, and buildings to meet standards of excellence. Implement 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
Ability to lead peers with a team-based mindset
Experience in teaching kids
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.
Minimum age 18 years old (21 or older preferred)
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License
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 and model a vital personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
Support and equip Bunkhouse Leaders in working with High School campers serving as Junior Wranglers
Mentor and train High School campers serving as Junior Wranglers
Lead and support Ranch Hand Leaders in delivering a safe, fun, and educational leadership camp program experience for Ranch Hands
Build relationships with staff, campers, and camper parents
Plan and lead camp activities
Obey and enforce all camp rules and policies
Oversee and implement behavior management with High School campers and staff including nighttime rounds
Speak at campfires (chapel)
Lead High School Bible studies
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)