Summer Staff Kidder Creek Wrangler Lead

Mount Hermon Associationorporated•Etna, CA

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Wrangler Lead models a genuine lifestyle of Christian discipleship and provides leadership and direction to the wrangler team. In collaboration with the Ranch Camp Manager, the role helps oversee the program and maintain activities related to horse care at Kidder Creek Ranch Camp, ensuring campers have a horsemanship experience consistent with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, and values. The role is responsible for camper and staff safety in horsemanship programs; horse and equipment care; assisting campers with horse care; and leading horsemanship activities. The Wrangler Lead also supports other program areas, works with the RC Lead to fulfill the schedule, participates in staff meetings and events, helps maintain clean and orderly camp spaces, and contributes to the broader program and summer staff community. The position oversees and provides leadership to Wranglers.

Requirements

A mature follower of Jesus who is continuing to grow and develop in faith.
Fully aligned with Mount Hermon Association, Inc.’s mission, vision, values, and statement of beliefs, and committed to living these out personally and instilling them in the organization.
Strong moral character and integrity.
Prior leadership experience working with elementary, junior high, and high school students.
Experience and knowledge of horses.
Ability to articulate the gospel of Jesus Christ as communicated in Scripture.
Ability to demonstrate a personal, committed, and thought-through faith in Christ.
A proven leadership record and the ability to serve as a positive role model, listener, enthusiastic leader, and friend.
Creativity, willingness to learn, and ability to teach.
Attention to detail and follow-through, flexibility, and ability to adjust to program challenges and changing assignments or schedules with short notice.
Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
Must be at least 18 years of age because the position requires onsite community living.
Willingness to drive campers in camp vehicles and agreement to comply with MHA employee driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and personal vehicles used for business.
Adherence to MHA’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional grooming and appearance standards.
Satisfactory completion of a background investigation and ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including horseback riding long distances on varied terrain, outdoor work in varied weather conditions, and lifting or carrying loads from 15 to over 60 pounds.
Must be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
Current valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of college experience.
Kidder Creek experience.
Prior experience instructing riding lessons.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and well-being of campers and staff participating in horsemanship programs by enforcing rules and guidelines within the discipline philosophy of the Kidder Creek Directors.
Care for and maintain horses and equipment, keeping logs as necessary.
Assist campers in the care of horses and equipment.
Keep horse areas and working areas clean and promptly report hazards or dangerous situations to the RC Manager.
Lead and assist campers in horsemanship areas as directed.
Assist in other program areas as needed.
Work closely with the RC Lead to best fulfill the schedule.
Attend all staff meetings and events.
Help keep camp areas, including cabins, living areas, workspaces, and supplies, clean and orderly.
Actively participate in and contribute to the broader program with enthusiasm.
Help build the summer staff community through attitude, words, and actions.
Support smooth program execution by being on time, prepared, and willing to assist with immediate or unforeseen needs.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Oversee and provide leadership to Wranglers.