Bunkhouse Leader/Riding Instructor Male

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.