Bunkhouse Leader/Riding Instructor Female

Grace Adventures; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Grace Adventures is seeking a seasonal team member to provide spiritual guidance, supervise campers, and lead horse riding activities at Paradise Ranch.

You will teach riding, ensure safety, coordinate bunkhouse life, and participate in Bible studies and weekly one-on-one chats with campers, within a CHA-based program and supportive staff.

Qualifications

• Must have a personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Love for kids and adults and ability to communicate.
• Good health and stamina for long hours outdoors.
• Experience in teaching kids.
• Must be familiar with CHA standards for group riding.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Create a bunkhouse environment that is physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially safe for all campers under your care.
• Supervise campers effectively and manage conduct.
• Lead bunkhouse bible studies.
• Teach riding classes and trail rides under CHA-based Paradise Ranch curriculum.
• Assist in other ranch-related program activities.
• Attend all ranch camp activities and staff meetings.

Skills

Teaching kids

Riding instruction

Supervision

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Description

SUMMARY OF 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.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a vital personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Create a bunkhouse 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
• Lead bunkhouse 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)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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
• Assist with housekeeping: cleaning showers, bunkhouses, bathrooms, and buildings to meet standards of excellence
• Implement all riding instructor and group trail riding duties

POSITION TYPE: Seasonal

HOUSING: Provided throughout contract dates

MEALS: Provided throughout contract dates whenever campers or guests are being served

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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
• Education required: 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.