Bunkhouse Leader/Riding Instructor Male
Paradise Ranch (Grace Adventures Ministries) · paradise-ranch.org
MearsOn-siteEntry levelTemporary
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Camp bunkhouse leader and horse riding instructor at a Christian summer camp.
Details
- Found
- 39 d ago · posted 2026-10-01
- Location
- Mears, MI, US
Full description
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.
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