Overnight Camp Assistant Equestrian Director

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 or injury 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’s feeding 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 practical safety precaution possible to minimize risks inherent to 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 is recommended 
• 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 all those 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