Ranch High School Team Lead (Cross Crew)

Grace Adventures; Golden Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Grace Adventures in Michigan seeks energetic leaders to join our seasonal Ranch High School leadership camps. You will mentor Junior Wranglers, lead camp activities, and ensure a safe, faith-centered program for high school campers.

You’ll live on-site, help supervise staff, and participate in chapels and Bible studies while upholding CHA riding standards and company policies.

Qualifications

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ and active faith.
• Knowledge of and love for God’s Word.
• Ability to lead peers and work in a team.
• Experience teaching kids in a camp or classroom setting.
• Good health and stamina for long hours outdoors.
• 18+ years old; 21+ preferred; valid driver’s license.
• Familiarity with CHA riding standards and Safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead Ranch High School leadership camps and related programs.
• Mentor and train campers serving as Junior Wranglers.
• Oversee riding instruction and group trail riding duties.
• Build relationships with staff, campers, and parents.
• Plan activities, supervise nights, and enforce camp rules.
• Attend staff meetings and complete all paperwork.

Skills

Love for kids

Teaching experience

Team leadership

Communication

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

CHA rider certification level 3

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 and model a vital personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
• Support and equip Bunkhouse Leaders in working with High School campers serving as Junior Wranglers
• Mentor and train High School campers serving as Junior Wranglers
• Lead and support Ranch Hand Leaders in delivering a safe, fun, and educational leadership camp program experience for Ranch Hands
• Build relationships with staff, campers, and camper parents
• Plan and lead camp activities
• Obey and enforce all camp rules and policies
• Oversee and implement behavior management with High School campers and staff including nighttime rounds
• Speak at campfires (chapel)
• Lead High School Bible studies
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and implement Ranch High School leadership camps, service weeks 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
• 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
• 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.