✨ Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for a Ranch Manager at San Pasqual Academy in Escondido, California. ✨
San Pasqual Academy is located on a beautiful 238 acres in rural San Pasqual Valley. SPA is equipped with all the amenities of a private high school, including classrooms, an auditorium, gym, and cafeteria. On grounds sports and activities include basketball, softball, and football. Our unique campus features residential staff and house parents serving as surrogate parents who mentor and tutor students, teach age-appropriate independent living skills, create opportunities to explore new interests, encourage participation in sports and recreation, assist in the exploration of career and job opportunities, and promote family living skills.
Pay: $25/ hr
Position Overview
The Ranch Manager is responsible for overseeing all ranch operations, including land use, maintenance of agricultural spaces, and coordination of youth programming connected to the ranch. This role blends operational management with mentorship, creating opportunities for youth to engage in hands-on learning, responsibility, and skill-building.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily ranch operations, including maintenance of grounds, equipment, and agricultural areas
- Develop and implement structured programming that teaches youth ranching, agriculture, and life skills
- Supervise and train staff and youth participating in ranch activities
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, licensing requirements, and organizational policies
- Coordinate with campus leadership to align ranch programming with overall youth development goals
- Manage inventory, supplies, and vendor relationships related to ranch operations
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized ranch environment
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in ranch management, agriculture, landscaping, or related field
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and engage youth
- Knowledge of safety practices, equipment operation, and land management
- Ability to build structure while staying flexible in a dynamic environment
- Experience working with at-risk youth or in residential settings is a strong plus
- Valid driver’s license and ability to operate ranch equipment
The Perks: Regarding insurance coverage: You will be eligible for Medical insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment. You will be eligible for the rest of the Rite of Passage Benefits Package immediately after 90 days of full-time employment., and 403b match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, Paid Time Off that can be used as soon as it accrues and more! ATCS Benefits & Perks
Apply today and help us make a difference!
Qualifications Education Required High School or better. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Skills Required
- Experience in ranch management, agriculture, landscaping, or related field
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and engage youth
- Knowledge of safety practices, equipment operation, and land management
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate ranch equipment
What We Do
Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.
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