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Barn Staff - Riding Instructor - Seasonal
Boone, IAPosted 6 days ago
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Job Description
Job Id:
175
# of Openings:
1
JOB TITLE: Riding Instructor - Seasonal
SUPERVISOR: Camp Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Seasonal
JOB TITLE: Riding Instructor - Seasonal
SUPERVISOR: Camp Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Seasonal
SETTING: Camp
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
- May 26 - August 11
- Pay $76 per day or $456/week
- Must be at least 18, must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship
- Certifications: None required
- Benefits: Paid training, onsite housing
- Skills: General riding skills, equine management, teaching
SUMMARY OF POSITION: A Riding Instructor assists the Barn Manager in planning and implementing a successful riding program in accordance with American Camp Association (ACA) and Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). This includes delivering a program that provides a quality, creative, challenging, and progressive riding program to the campers.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assumes responsibility for the safety of the campers in all situations through preventative and/or appropriate action.
- Delivers the equestrian program, including group and individual riding lessons, equine care, and barn management sessions.
- Assesses rider ability to determine level of experience.
- Assesses soundness and riding level of horses and maintains records.
- Assists the Barn Manager in herd management including feeding, watering, grooming, and exercising horses.
- Maintains awareness of camper and staff behavior always, enforcing safety regulations, and emergency procedures.
- Cleans and organizes barn, arena, trail system, and assists in cleaning camp.
- Participates in all-camp activities such as campfires, flag ceremonies, and programs, including meals unless on time-off.
- Assists with camper units as needed to cover breaks or assist with incidents apart from scheduled break time.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 18 years of age.
- Member of GSUSA or willingness to become so.
- Belief in the mission of GSUSA and GSGI.
- Experience working with horses and teaching others to ride.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Certified or willingness to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
- Interest in caring for children in an outdoor setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Able to walk and stand for long periods of time on walkways and trails that may be uneven.
- Able to carry, lift, push, pull, or otherwise move heavy objects, supplies, or luggage.
- Able to work in extreme weather and temperatures daily.
- Able to recognize, respond to and care for visible and verbal signs of children’s and equine distress.
- Able to share living space with others and eat meals in a large, noisy environment.
- Able to address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
- Emotionally resilient and capable of appropriate and sustained mental, emotional and social interactions in a constantly changing, youth-centered and community living setting.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The work week is generally Sunday-Friday, with some Saturdays required.
- Hours are irregular and extended based on camp needs.
- Requested time off will be coordinated with the Camp Director.
- Cell phone usage is extremely limited and may not be used outside of the staff lounge area.
- Extreme weather and temperatures may be encountered daily.
- Position includes shared living quarters with other staff, following GSUSA guidelines and requires residency at assigned camp.
- This position is an 'on-site', 'on-duty' job 24 hours a day, except on scheduled time-off.
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