Wrangler; Part-Time

Wrangler (Part-Time)

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Location:

Van, TX.

This position is critical to the ministry of Sky Ranch and contributes directly to our mission of leading youth and families to know and follow Christ. The Wrangler role involves serving campers and guests through multiple horsemanship activities, ensuring safety, caring for horses, managing facilities, and connecting the bible study curriculum in a hands‑on way.

• Maintain the well‑being of all animals on the ranch.
• Steward all equipment and supplies.
• Promote a safe environment for all campers, staff and animals.
• Conduct ministry program classes, including Summer Camp and Outdoor Education.
• Lead group trail rides and activities for retreat guests and Outdoor Education classes.
• Drive trucks with trailers to various locations as needed.
• Assist the Head Wrangler and leadership staff in providing a program that nurtures spiritual growth for campers.

• Maintain compliance with Sky Ranch’s employee policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Education: Some secondary education preferred.
• Experience: Zero to two years of working with and being around horses.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: CPR, first aid and AED certified (Sky Ranch will cover obtaining certifications).
• Knowledge: In‑depth understanding of animal husbandry and horses; basic Microsoft Outlook skill.
• Skills and Abilities:
• Fun, compassionate, responsible, good hygiene, physically capable to participate in all camp activities.
• Excellent leadership skills necessary to influence people to achieve desired outcomes.
• Ability to facilitate small group classes.
• Ability to relate positively, influence ably, and sensitively to a broad spectrum of persons in various settings.
• Proven successful leadership experience, building unity and motivating a team toward a common mission.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and draw conclusions.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking and initiative.
• Ability to deal with complex situations or issues and make effective, timely decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to multi‑task and manage a variety of tasks.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate the vision of Sky Ranch to both internal and external customers.
• Outside Contacts: Guests and livestock professionals.
• Equipment and Property: Livestock facilities and rodeo arena.
• Physical Demands:
  • Much physical effort required, ability to use up to 20 pounds of force frequently and carry 50 pounds on occasion.
  • Must be able to ride a horse for extended duration or distance.
  • Ability to grasp, push, pull, carry or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring coordinated action.
  • Work requires significant physical agility: bending, reaching, crawling, stooping, climbing step stools or ladders.
• Work Environment:
  • Hazards may include slipping, tripping, falling from a horse.
  • Works outdoors most of the time, exposed to seasonal weather, dust, hay, horse hair, and manure.
  • Risks include slipping, tripping, falling from a horse.
  • Ability to travel to various geographic locations, including travel by car and some overnight stays including weekends.
• Other Requirements:
  • Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally. Must fully support Sky Ranch’s Doctrinal Statement and maintain active membership in a church aligned with it.
  • Commitment to Sky Ranch’s Vision, Mission, Values (A.R.E.) and Principles (WOW, Stewardship, and Excellence) demonstrated in daily behavior.
  • Must demonstrate annually a clear background check and review of child safety practices as required for camp accreditation by the American Camping Association.

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