The Role
Provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care for assigned campers at a seasonal ranch camp. Lead cabin Bible study, conduct one-on-ones, teach CHA-based riding curriculum, attend activities and meetings, maintain safety and behavior standards, assist with ranch program and accommodations, and support community worship.
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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.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete the course of study during orientation and follow all camp policies
- Become familiar with the camp staff and grounds
- Keep spiritually and physically prepared to minister
- Care for the well-being of the campers ahead of your own personal desires
- Teach classes under the Paradise Ranch (CHA-based) curriculum.
- Assist in other Ranch-related program activities.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a vital personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Provide an environment that is safe, positive, and creative
- Care for campers physically, emotionally, spiritually, and socially
- Be responsible for the conduct of your campers. Conduct behavior management based on training
- Lead cabin bible study
- Conduct one-on-ones with campers each week
- 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 accommodations: cleaning buildings to meet standards of excellence
- Implement wrangler/riding instructor duties
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor(s)
POSITION TYPE: Seasonal
HOUSING & MEALS: Provided throughout contract
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have a personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Knowledge of and love for God’s Word
- Love for kids 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 cabins 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.
Skills Required
- Personal growing relationship with Jesus Christ
- Knowledge of and love for God's Word
- Love for kids and ability to communicate with them
- Good health and stamina to work long hours, sleep in cabins, lift, and work in various weather
- Experience in teaching kids
- Willingness to participate in camp activities
- Minimum age 18 years old
- High School Degree or equivalent
- Familiarity with and adherence to CHA standards for group riding programs
- Ability to demonstrate and teach assigned Paradise Ranch riding level(s)
- Experienced rider (equivalent to CHA level 3)
- Ability to handle both kids and horses safely, educationally, and enjoyably
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The Company
What We Do
Grace Adventures Ministries is a year‑round Christian nonprofit in northwest Michigan operating camp and retreat campuses that run youth summer camps, adult and church retreats, corporate team‑building events, facility rentals, and program ministries. Their mission focuses on spiritual growth and leadership development—'Impact People With Jesus Christ'—through safe, staffed programming, facility-based retreats, and year-round ministry opportunities.
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