EQUESTRIAN DIRECTOR – CAMP WAPSIE (SEASONAL)

CEDAR RAPIDS METRO YMCA/CAMP WAPSIE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Equestrian Director FLSA Status: Non Exempt-Seasonal Reports to: Summer Camp Director

POSITION SUMMARY

The Equestrian Director is responsible for properly organizing, planning and running a sound equestrian program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Develop the equestrian program, in harmony with camp policies, objectives, and procedures.
2. Develop an equestrian program that has progressive levels. The program must teach safety first and proper riding and care for horses.
3. Develop the programming with an understanding that classes will need to continue in the event of rain or be adjusted.
4. Provide proper care for the horses, assuring that adequate food and water is always available, that they have a safe environment and are carefully monitored in terms of their health and any cuts or scrapes are attended to immediately.
5. Supervise the equestrian staff during their time at the activity and assure that they are performing their duties properly.
6. Provide and supervise an early bird program, daily noon ride, and any other special rides.
7. Keep the tack clean, repaired and properly stored.
8. Work with the Summer Camp Director to arrange for hoof care, shots, vet visits as needed.
9. In the event that the horses get out of the corral, the Equestrian Director is responsible for the supervision of their return and assures that they are all returned without injury and that repairs are made to the corral.
10. Plans and run, with a committee, one special day.
11. Participate in all of the courses, activities, classes, training, and planning sessions during the weeks of program pre-camp and pre-camp.
12. Supervise campers assigned to their care, especially night duty in their cabin.
13. Participate and help in any all camp activities when you do not have specific responsibilities with horses.
14. Create and maintain a harmonious, positive working relationship with fellow staff, YMCA Camp Wapsie campers, parents and participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

  1.  Must possess experience in developing an equestrian program, general horse knowledge and caring for the horses.
  2. Must possess the ability to work with children and teach them proper equestrian skills.
  3. The ideal candidate will be at least 21 years old and have certification or other endorsements in formal horseback riding instruction.
  4. Enjoys working and interacting with people of all types and ages, with a special emphasis on children, modeling and utilizing the important core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
  5. Must have current First Aid and CPR certifications. Lifeguard certification would be appreciated.
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