Lake Bryn Mawr Camp and Bryn Mawr Riding Camp are looking for qualified staff for the summer of 2013. Lake Bryn Mawr Camp is a traditional all-girls camp, offering programming in team sports, fine arts, adventure, gymnastics and horseback riding. It is home to approximately 350 campers (ages seven to 15) and 175 staff. These girls are full-season campers who attend a seven-week session. Bryn Mawr Riding Camp is a short session (one, two, and three week) camp specifically for equestrian campers. These girls receive two riding lessons per day, along with periods of on-the-ground horsemanship and barn management. Both camps are dedicated to teaching campers of all riding levels the fundamentals of hunt-seat riding. Our facilities include 36 stalls, an indoor riding arena, five outdoor arenas, acres of trails, and a cross country course. The Bryn Mawr Riding Program is looking for individuals to teach riding lessons, care for our 36 horses, and live in cabins with campers. This is a full-time, ten week, paid position, with meals and housing provided. Candidates must be able to commit to the entire camp season, from June 1st through August 9th. Interested individuals should visit our websites at www.campbrynmawr.com and www.brynmawrridingcamp.com. To apply, or for any questions, please email Dr. April Callis, Bryn Mawr’s Riding Director at april@brynmawrridingcamp.com. A job with Bryn Mawr’s Riding Program allow individuals interested in a career with horses to receive cross-training in a variety of areas. Workers will be in charge of creating and implementing lesson plans for hunt seat riding lessons. Staff will also create and implement on-the-ground lessons in horsemanship and barn management. Beyond teaching, staff will help with day-to-day care of the horses, including feeding and basic first aid. Finally, workers will also help school horses on the trails, on the flat, and over jumps. This job can also work as a summer internship, earning college credit.
Bryn Mawr is looking for individuals with experience in hunt seat riding. Of particular interest are individuals with backgrounds in hunters, jumpers, eventing, dressage, and/or hunt seat equitation. Candidates should have basic horse knowledge, and should be able to groom, tack and wrap unsupervised. Knowledge of basic horse first aid would be helpful. Teaching and show experience are pluses, but not necessary.
Riding; Teaching;
Staff will live in cabins with campers ranging in age from 7-15.
Salary plus room and board for entire summer season. Dates are June 8th-August 10th. Must be able to commit to the entire summer.
Lake Bryn Mawr Camp and Bryn Mawr Riding Camp are looking for qualified staff for the summer of 2013. Lake Bryn Mawr Camp is a traditional all-girls camp, offering programming in team sports, fine arts, adventure, gymnastics and horseback riding. It is home to approximately 350 campers (ages seven to 15) and 175 staff. These girls are full-season campers who attend a seven-week session. Bryn Mawr Riding Camp is a short session (one, two, and three week) camp specifically for equestrian campers. These girls receive two riding lessons per day, along with periods of on-the-ground horsemanship and barn management. Both camps are dedicated to teaching campers of all riding levels the fundamentals of hunt-seat riding. Our facilities include 36 stalls, an indoor riding arena, five outdoor arenas, acres of trails, and a cross country course. The Bryn Mawr Riding Program is looking for individuals to teach riding lessons, care for our 36 horses, and live in cabins with campers.
