Master's Program

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The Master's Program is a 21 month, graduate degree program that begins the 3rd week of August and ends upon completion of the Dallas Baptist University minimum academic requirements and Sky Ranch program standards. Students earn a graduate degree, fully paid by Sky Ranch, in an accredited Ministry degree. The program provides food, meals and housing for the duration of the program.

• Teach Outdoor Education classes five days per week August through May.
• Assist food service and retreat departments as needed, including dining hall setup, meeting room facilitation and guest arrival/departure support.
• Support retreat coordinators with security, gate radio and urgent guest needs throughout the year.
• Support fundraising and marketing events outside the weekly schedule (up to two weekends per year).
• Participate in Monthly Community Group meetings.
• Meet quarterly with the Fellowship Master's Manager.
• Participate in local church seeking opportunities to serve as able.
• During summer (mid May to mid August) rotate among Sky Ranch sites: Day Camp (DFW), Van, Cave Springs, or Ute Trail Summer Camp - Horn Creek. Optional additional assignments may be assigned based on needs and student interests.
• Maintain D.B.U. academic standards and comply with Sky Ranch employee policies, state and federal laws, and all regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum one year or summer of related experience in camp ministry and/or Christian ministry.
• Personal spiritual discipline that models proactive personal, spiritual and relational health.
• Leadership skills necessary to influence people toward desired outcomes.
• Knowledge of customer service principles, including needs assessment, quality standards and satisfaction evaluation.
• Excellent communication, written and verbal, in English.
• Ability to exercise independent thinking, maintain confidentiality and build mutual trust and cooperation among team members.
• Travel to various geographic locations, including overnight stays and weekend stays.
• Commitment to Christian principles, Sky Ranch's doctrinal statement, Vision, Mission and Values, and an active membership in a church aligned with the doctrinal statement.
• Annual background check and child safety practices review as required by the American Camping Association.

• Routine use of up to 50 pounds of force frequently and occasionally for moving, lifting and carrying objects.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles, foot and hand eye coordination, including bending, reaching, crawling under desks, stooping, and climbing step stools or ladders.

• Half time indoors in a normal office environment, half time outdoors with seasonal weather exposure at camp locations.
• Must reside in on camp housing during the Master's program.

• Commitment to Christian principles and teachings both professionally and personally.
• Full support of Sky Ranch's doctrinal statement and active membership in an aligned church.
• Demonstration of annual clear background check and child safety practices review.

Sky Ranch is a year round recreational camp ministry located in Texas, Colorado and Oklahoma. Our mission is to lead youth and families to know and follow Christ. For over 65 years, we have created engaging camp environments that inspire, challenge and encourage parents and leaders. Join us!

24657 County Road 448
Van, TX