Overnight Summer Camp 2025 - Equestrian Staff

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant summer camp experience as part of a dedicated team at Misty Meadows Ranch, where you will inspire and mentor young campers through horseback riding and equestrian programs. This role offers the chance to work closely with youth, teaching them essential riding skills while fostering their confidence and leadership abilities. With a supportive environment and the opportunity to live onsite, you will help create unforgettable memories for campers while developing your own skills. If you are passionate about equestrian activities and enjoy working outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a meaningful impact this summer.

Benefits

Room and Board Provided

Training and Certifications

Outdoor Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older, with experience in teaching horseback riding.
• Valid Driver’s License required for certain positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing horseback riding programs and mentor staff.
• Lead equestrian programs and facilitate camp activities.

Skills

Horseback Riding Instruction

Youth Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Equestrian Equipment

Job description

Imagine having the opportunity to create a meaningful employment experience, one that meets your career goals and your desire to do socially responsible work.

For more than 100 years, Girl Scouts has helped girls develop the skills and confidence they need to succeed in every area of life. From the youngest Girl Scout to our graduating high school seniors, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can be unapologetically themselves as they discover their strengths and rise to meet new challenges. Through our programming, girls are exposed to a vast array of educational topics such as the arts, entrepreneurship, the outdoors, STEM and more. In Girl Scouts, girls learn what it takes to be a leader.

OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP LOCATION
Misty Meadows: Conroe, Texas
MISTY MEADOWS VIRTUAL TOUR
ALL OPEN POSITIONS

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council Misty Meadows Ranch runs a yearly summer overnight camp with a six level progressive riding program and two level progressive vaulting program. Staff will live onsite Sunday noon through Saturday noon. Room and board are provided for all staff.

Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Misty Meadows Ranch has a full time Equestrian Program Manager who manages the summer camp equestrian program and staff, a full time professional horse trainer, and a full time on site Barn Manager who manages the overall Equestrian Center and the herd of 40 horses owned by GSSJC. Misty Meadows Ranch primarily provides Western riding program and some English riding programs and a vaulting program. (Vaulting experience is not required for any position.)

SUMMER OVERNIGHT CAMP EQUESTRIAN STAFF POSITIONS

Assistant Equestrian Director

The Assistant Equestrian Director is responsible for assisting the Equestrian Program Manager in the overall implementation of the seasonal horseback riding programs. The Assistant Equestrian Director works as a horseback riding instructor and helps mentor Equestrian Staff and Equestrian Counselors.

Equestrian Counselor

Equestrian Counselors are counselors for our horseback riding sessions and lead equestrian programs at the barn and general camp activities for their campers with their co-counselor. Equestrian Counselors spend half of the daily program time in the barn facilitating equestrian programs for campers and the other half of the program time facilitating general camp activities for their campers. Equestrian Counselors report to the Equestrian Program Manager and Assistant Camp Director.

Equestrian Staff

Equestrian Staff lead equestrian programs such as Western and English riding lessons, Vaulting lessons, and ground school lessons throughout the week. Equestrian staff spend all program time in the barn facilitating equestrian programs for campers and report to the Equestrian Program Manager. (Can be 16 years of age or older.)

General Information:

GSSJC provides applicable trainings and certifications for hired staff. All equestrian staff are considered role models to all campers at Misty Meadows and are expected to participate in camp activities such as evening all camp activities, meals in the lodge, evening camper supervision, and camp check in and check out.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older (Equestrian Staff can be 16+ years of age)
• Enjoy working with youth
• Experience teaching basic horseback riding skills
• Valid Driver’s License - if driving is a required duty at camp (for the position offered)
• Ability to reside at the camp property for the duration of the camp season and occasionally live in non-air-conditioned spaces (All meals and housing arrangements are covered by GSSJC for Overnight Camp positions)
• This position performs its duties indoors and in outdoor weather conditions. This position is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, requiring a tolerance to work in hot summer conditions. Not all sleeping arrangements may be climate controlled.
• Additional requirements and duties as necessary to perform the job

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Statement:
Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council fosters belonging and respect for all girls. We empower all girls, volunteers and staff to fulfill their potential and make the world a better place. Our Girl Scout Promise drives us to provide diverse, equitable and inclusive experiences where all girls, volunteers and staff are confident they belong. We stand firm in these commitments and united by these ideals.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.