Equestrian Director - North Woods & Pleasant Valley Camps

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe riding equipment
• Ensure that horses are properly cared for: to include keeping horses clean, administering basic horse first aid and/or notifying
• Director,Outfitter, and Veterinarian (in that order) in case of illness orinjury to an animal
• Instruct all campers in basic western riding, to include but not be limited to trail riding, trotting, and basic horsemanship
• Keep riding ring and stable area clean
• Keep fences repaired (report all repairs that are beyond Horseback Instructor’s ability to Camp Director)
• Responsible for feeding and watering horses. Makes sure that adequate hay and grain are ordered and administered as per 
• outfitter’sfeeding schedule
• In the event of a lost camper, will ride trails during camp search
• Keep trails cleared from falling trees, brush, and other hazards
• Always maintain every prudent and practicalsafety precaution possible tominimize risksinherentto the program while still
• maintaining high quality program standards
• To supervise counselors and Counselors-In-Training when they are assigned to assist in the program
• Stimulate and promote improvement of skills through a challenging program that is of interest to campers of all ages
• Encourage and help build camper confidence in horsemanship
• Report all injuries immediately. If camper falls from a horse, nurse and director are to be notified immediately. At least one hour of
• observation isrecommended
• Assist in camp where needed on rainy days when riding cannot be held
• Be involved in the total camp program ensuring a safe and happy camping experience
• Always adhere to the personnel policies and ensure that all personnel policies are adhered to by allthose who report to the
• Horseback Riding Instructor

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Extensive experience in the care of horses and prior instructional experience
• Desire and ability to work with children and adults in camp setting
• Ability to creatively schedule programs, facilities, and staff
• Ability and experience in supervising staff and campers
• Enthusiastic leader, sense of humor, patience, self-control, strong supervisory and counseling skills
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications

•  Ability to communicate and work with groups participation (age and skill levels), and provide necessary instruction to campers
•  Abilities to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques 
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity