Seasonal Equestrian Specialist - Camp Speers

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Delaware Township (Northumberland County); Presencial; USD 16 000 - 20 000; Tempo parcial

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Free YMCA membership - access to all 1

Flexible work schedule

Discounts on child care and summerCamp

Resumo da oferta

Camp Speers YMCA in the Poconos is seeking an Equestrian Specialist for seasonal work. You will assist in riding activities, teach English and Western riding, and help with barn management while keeping safety a priority.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years with children and a knowledge of horse care. Expect a dynamic, high-energy environment and opportunities to grow with a passionate team at the YMCA.

Qualificações

• 1+ years working with children and teens.
• Knowledge of horse care and riding instruction required.
• Ability to respond to emergencies and maintain safety.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with implementing the riding program curriculum.
• Enforce riding procedures and teach English and Western riding at various levels.
• Provide basic horse and barn management and daily feed/care routines.
• Perform health checks and identify minor illnesses under supervision.

Conhecimentos

Horse care

Riding instruction

Child supervision

Communication

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Camp Speers, Poconos | Seasonal | $350 - $450 per week

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?

We are looking for an Equestrian Specialist to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the camp community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Equestrian Specialist:

• 18+ years of age
• 1+ years working with children and teens
• Knowledge of horse care and riding instruction required
• Experience or aptitude to work closely with children in a positive, supportive manner
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents in high energy athletic environments
• Excellent communication skills
• Ensure that programs are executed to meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels as well as maintaining safety and well-being of campers

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Equestrian Specialist:

• Assist with the implementation of the program curriculum for all riding activities.
• Enforce all riding procedures
• Teach both English and Western riding at various levels as assigned
• Teach basic horse and barn management
• Assist in establishing and carrying out daily feed and care procedures for horses
• Perform routine health checks. Identify and treat minor illnesses and ailments of horses under supervision of the Equestrian Director
• Assist in keeping stable, riding arenas, pastures, fencing, and general ranch area clean in good repair

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn and grow
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!