Summer Horse Camp Counselors
Chestnut Ridge Camp And Retreat Center, Efland, North Carolina, 27243, USA- Type
- Salary
- weekly salary based on skills
- Work Type
- Temporary
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from Monday, May 27, 2019 to Friday, August 9, 2019
- Job No
- 229070
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 2/22/2019
- Updated
- 2/22/2019
- Expires
- in 27 days
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- 646
Come spend the summer of a lifetime at Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Elfand, NC sharing the joy of horses with kids! Opportunities for first aid/CPR certification, lifeguard certification, teaching, trail riding, swimming on horseback, off-site trips for trail riding, and doing lots of other great camp activities. An intensive summer camp counselor training program is provided.
Work on a team in a caring Christian environment to help kids ages 7-17 to learn horsemanship, riding skills, and horse care. Western or English riding on the trails and in an arena, some jumping as well. Chestnut Ridge Camp and Retreat Center is affiliated by faith and tradition to the United Methodist Church but is open to all. Staff video: https://youtu.be/PwSw9b15DLA
This is a live-in position, and horse camp counselors participate in all other aspects of camp life.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age and able to attend staff training starting June 1. Preference given to those 21-23 years old.
- This is a full counselor position with responsibilities beyond just working with the horses.
- Must enjoy being outdoors!
- End date is flexible.
Required Key Skills
- Riding
- Teaching
- People Skills
Accommodation
Counselors live in cabins with campers or in shared housing with other counselors of the same gender. All meals are provided. Cabins are air conditioned and most have bathrooms/showers inside. Some have bathroom/showers a short walk away.
Job Benefits
Working in a caring Christian community. Leadership experience. Great food! Fun atmosphere! Team environment. Beautiful trails. Pool, lake, hiking, and other activities.
- Employer No
- 227822
- Name
- Chestnut Ridge Camp And Retreat Center
- Website
- http://campchestnutridge.org/
- Location
- Efland, North Carolina, USA
- Facility Type
The camp and retreat center is made up of 362 acres, including hardwood forests, an 11 acre lake, 30 acres of horse pasture, and a community farm. The camp is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers 10-11 weeks of day and residential Christian camp to children from kindergarten to high school. It is also a year-round retreat and recreation facility, offering a chance to get away for groups and families. The equestrian program offers riding lessons, summer camp, and recreational trail rides. Riding is both English and Western. There are currently 22 horses.
