About this role
Position Title: Assistant Equestrian Director Responsible to: Camp Directors, Equestrian Director Camp Goals Assumes full responsibility for the horseback riding program including proper care, feeding, and grooming of 12 horses. Maintaining a clean, safe riding area, supervising and teaching of campers involved in the program, both in the ring and on the trails. Instruction to include western riding for North Woods and Pleasant Valley campers. General Responsibility — To supervise other staff working with horses, both care and instruction. To see that every camper has a happy, rewarding, and safe first experience of riding to ensure a healthy attitude toward horses and riding later in life. Specific 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.