Head Wrangler

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.

• 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)

• 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 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
• 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

• 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 lity 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.