Ranch Program Team Lead

Grace Adventures•Mears, MI

14h•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.

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
Lead and support all bunkhouse leader/riding instructors in delivering a safe, fun, and educational ranch summer camp program experience
Build relationships with staff, campers, and camper parents
Plan and lead camp activities
Oversee and maintain the standards of group riding classes and trail ride experiences
Obey and enforce all camp rules and policies
Oversee and implement behavior management with campers and staff including nighttime rounds
Speak at campfires (chapel)
Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)
Lead and implement Ranch summer camp 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
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