Ranch Hand Leader - Male

Grace Adventures; Michigan; Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Grace Adventures in Michigan seeks seasonal staff to care for campers physically, emotionally, and spiritually, while delivering Paradise Ranch riding activities and CHA-based instruction.

You will supervise campers, lead Bible studies, teach riding levels, manage safety, and support housing, meals, and camp life. A personal faith journey and willingness to serve are essential, along with a high school diploma.

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 for long hours, sleep in bunkhouses, and lifting.
• Experience in teaching kids.
• Willingness to participate in camp activities.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• Education: High School Degree or equivalent.
• Familiar with CHA standards for group riding programs.
• Ability to teach Paradise Ranch riding levels.
• Experienced rider (CHA level 3).
• Able to handle kids and horses safely.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Create a safe physical, emotional, spiritual, and social environment for campers.
• Supervise campers and manage conduct and behavior.
• Oversee housing, meals, and general ranch duties for part of the High School leadership program.
• Lead Bible studies.
• Have weekly one-on-one conversations with each camper.
• Teach horse riding classes and trail rides per Paradise Ranch curriculum.
• Assist in other ranch-related program activities.
• Fulfill other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Faith in Christ

Communication skills

Teaching kids

Stamina

Riding instruction

CHA standards

CHA Level 3

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Job 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 an 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
• Help lead and implement part of the High School leadership program (Ranch Hands) by overseeing housingkeeping, serving meals, herd feeding, care, and general barn duties.
• Lead 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
• Implement all riding instructor and group trail riding duties as needed

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.