Ranch Leader & Riding Instructor for Summer Camp

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

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.