Summer Staff Kidder Creek Wrangler Lead
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 position oversees and leads Wranglers. The Wrangler Lead helps ensure the safety and well-being of campers and staff in horsemanship programs; cares for horses and equipment; assists campers with horse care; and leads horsemanship activities as directed. The role also supports other program areas, camp operations, staff community, and the broader program as needed. The position requires onsite community living and work in varied outdoor conditions and terrain.
Requirements
- Be a mature follower of Jesus who is growing and developing in faith, and be fully aligned with MHA’s mission, vision, values, and statement of beliefs.
- Be committed to living out MHA’s principles personally and instilling them in the organization; demonstrate 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 and demonstrate a personal, committed, thought-through faith in Christ.
- Demonstrate a proven leadership record and 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 job assignments or schedules on short notice.
- Ability to engage in a variety of outdoor activities.
- Be at least 18 years old because of the onsite community-living requirement.
- Be willing to drive campers in camp vehicles and comply with MHA driving guidelines for MHA-owned vehicles and use of personal vehicles for business purposes.
- Adhere to MHA’s mission, vision, values, and commitment statements, as well as the company dress code and professional grooming standards.
- Complete a satisfactory background investigation and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
- Be CPR/First Aid certified before arriving at camp.
- Have a current valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
- Meet the physical demands of the position, including hiking and horseback riding long distances on varied terrain, swimming, climbing, shouting, lifting or carrying 15 to over 60 pounds, and engaging in physical play with children; be able to hear, speak, and see clearly in adverse conditions.
Nice To Haves
- At least two 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 Kidder Creek Directors’ discipline philosophy.
- Care for and maintain horses and equipment, keeping logs as necessary.
- Assist campers in caring for horses and equipment.
- Keep horse areas and work areas clean.
- Promptly report hazards or dangerous situations to the Ranch Camp Manager.
- Lead and assist campers in horsemanship activities as directed.
- Assist in other program areas as needed.
- Work closely with the RC Lead to 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 enthusiastically to the broader program.
- 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.
- Provide oversight and leadership to Wranglers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
