What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Wrangler position at Grace Adventures?
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.