Head Wrangler

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 Riding Instructors in delivering safe, fun and educational horsemanship experiences in line with Paradise Ranch curriculum
• •Lead and implement all trail riding, pony ride, and wagon ride activities
• •Lead and support Ranch staff/Wranglers in delivering daily barn management of herd, equipment and facilities.
• •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 Horsemanship riding classes, Trail ride experiences, 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 teamLead 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

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.