Ride. Teach. Care. Lead with purpose.

Spend your summer on horseback, guiding trail rides, teaching horsemanship, and caring for animals at Timber-lee’s Saddle Horn Ranch!

• Lead trail rides & horsemanship classes
• Assist with horse care, feeding, and ranch upkeep
• Ensure safety and fun in all ranch activities
• Help with horse camps and guest involvement
• Tackle work projects with a positive attitude
• Assist with camper arrival/departure on weekends
• Participate in other camp activities as planned by the Recreation and Ministry Departments, as the schedule allows, mainly after dinner hours.
• Flex into other roles and temporary assignments to other duties (including Cabin Leader) if needed

Perfect for animal lovers, equestrians, or anyone who wants to share their passion for horses in a Christ-centered environment!

Spiritual

• Is a professing Christian and is supportive of Timber-lee’s mission and core values as well as committed to the truths found in our Statement of Faith.
• Commitment to a Christian lifestyle and demonstration of character in keeping with the biblical model.
• Exhibits a sincere love for the Lord; desires to see people come to know Him personally and grow in their faith.

Organizational

• Agrees with, and supports, Timber-lee Ministries’ philosophy and policies.
• Demonstrates excellent work ethic; excels at providing quality guest experiences.
• Understands and exhibits behaviors and skills needed to function in, and be accountable in, a team environment.
• Shows a positive and cooperative attitude of ministry to the position, guests, and fellow employees.

Positional

• Is a people person who is able to relate well to guests, campers, and staff.
• Is a self-starter.
• Exhibits proficient riding and horse knowledge.
• Has the ability to work with horses and other farm animals.
• Can lift and carry heavy loads: saddles up to 35 lbs., hay bales up to 50 lbs.
• Can climb 30' haystacks to throw down hay bales when feeding stock.
• Is able to physically traverse the multi-terrain campground in all seasons of the year; able to be on one’s feet for long periods of time.

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at time of hire to be considered for this position.

Offers of employment are contingent on background and reference checks.