Ranch Program Team Lead

Grace Adventures; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 191,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

Grace Adventures, a faith-based ranch camp, seeks staff for a seasonal summer program in Kentucky. You will lead bunkhouse leaders and riding instructors, plan camp activities, mentor campers and staff, and uphold CHA riding standards. Housing and meals are provided during the contract dates.

Applicants should demonstrate a growing Christian faith, be able to teach kids, and maintain stamina for outdoor work and long days. Driver’s license and CHA knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must 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.
• Ability to lead peers with a team-based mindset.
• Experience in teaching kids.
• Good health and stamina for long hours outdoors.
• Minimum age 18 (21+ preferred).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Familiarity with CHA standards for riding programs.
• Ability to teach Paradise Ranch riding levels.
• Experience riding horses at CHA Level 3+.

Responsibilities

• Lead bunkhouse leaders and riding instructors in a safe, fun camp program.
• Build relationships with staff, campers, and parents.
• Plan and lead camp activities and riding experiences.
• Ensure and enforce camp rules and policies.
• Support housing and meals provisions during contract dates.
• Speak at campfires (chapel).
• Provide oversight of nighttime behavior rounds.

Skills

Faith-based devotion

Communication with kids & adults

Team leadership

Teaching kids

Stamina & health

Safety awareness with horses

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

CHA riding standards

CHA Level 3 rider

Driver's License

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
• Lead and support all bunkhouse leader/riding instructors in delivering a safe, fun, and educational ranch summer camp program experience
• Build relationships with staff, campers, and camper parents
• Plan and lead camp activities
• Oversee and maintain the standards of group riding classes and trail ride experiences
• Obey and enforce all camp rules and policies
• Oversee and implement behavior management with campers and staff including nighttime rounds
• Speak at campfires (chapel)
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and implement Ranch summer camp 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
• 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
• 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.