Horseback Riding Instructor
Camp Cayuga In The Poconos, Honesdale, Pennsylvania, USA- Type
- Salary
- Competitive Salary, Travel Allowance, Gratuities ($400-1500)
- Work Type
- Temporary; Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 110323
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 5/5/2021
- Updated
- 5/5/2021
- Expires
- in 28 days
- Views
- 850
WHERE:
- Camp Cayuga - A private, coed, nonsectarian, sleepaway camp for children ages 6-16. Located in the Pocono Mountains, Wayne County, Honesdale, Pennsylvania (2½ hours from NYC).
- Same family ownership since 1963.
- ACA accredited.
EMPLOYMENT DATES: - Late-June to Mid-August. Approximately 60 days.
HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM: - Cayuga features a top-quality Horseback Riding Program in a traditional camp setting, providing campers a well-rounded activity program with the opportunity to horseback ride everyday!
- Equitation classes from beginner to advanced levels;
- English and Western styles;
- Horse Jumping, Scenic Trail Riding, Intercamp Horse Shows, Horseback Overnights, Evening Trail Rides, and Horse-Care Instruction.
- Our commitment to safety is evident in the selection of our horsemanship staff, the format of our riding lessons, the condition of our facilities, and the quality of our tack and equipment. EQUESTRIAN CENTER:
- New Barn with tack room & office;
- Over 20 Horses;
- 2 instructional riding rings with a variety of jumps;
- Wooded Pastures;
- 5 miles of Scenic Trails on the camp property;
- Petting Zoo for our miniature horse, calf, goats, and bunnies.
CAMP FACILITIES: - Cayuga provides the finest comprehensive facilities available in camping today.
- Separate Teen Campus for teenagers only;
- Comfortable cabins with modern bathrooms;
- 2 pools, private lake, 10 tennis courts, skate park, 2 gymnasiums, 2 creative arts pavilions, health center, 2 dining halls, dance studio, exercise/fitness room, game room, staff lounge with internet access, 350 secluded acres, etc.
- Over 60 Daily Activities;
- See our website for a complete list of the facilities. HOW TO APPLY:
- Multi-talented, fun, outgoing, enthusiastic individuals are encouraged to apply.
- Complete the online employment application at www.campcayuga.com.
Requirements
- We’re seeking individuals with high moral character, who exhibit strong teaching skills, good leadership, an outgoing personality, good sense of humor, and the ability to work hard.
- Genuinely enjoy living & working with kids on a 24-hour basis.
- Provide top quality instruction at all skill levels; Maintain high-level safety standards; Care for the horses and petting zoo animals; Keep Equestrian Center neat & clean; and Care for the tack and equipment.
- Experience teaching horseback riding to children.
- Certification in first-aid, horse first-aid, CPR, and CHA is preferred.
- Each instructor is evaluated and qualified by our Horsemanship Director at camp prior to opening day.
Required Key Skills
- Riding
- Plaiting
- Teaching
- People Skills
Required Expertise
- Riding School
- Showing
- Show Jumping
- Working with children
- Hacking
Accommodation
- Accommodations are modern & comfortable, and include electrical outlets, plenty of hot/cold water, and a smoke detector.
- Horsemanship Instructors reside in cabins with our campers.
- All Instructors assume 'Cabin Counselor' supervisory responsibilities.
- Cabins are centrally located and easily accessible to the dining hall, health center, and activity sites.
- Each cabin is equipped with beds & cubbies for personal belongings, screened windows, and a closet.
- Junior Campus Cabins accommodate 8-12 campers.
- Junior Campus cabins include a bathroom with 4 sinks, 3 private toilets, and 3 private showers.
- Teen Campus Cabins accommodate 18-22 campers.
- Teen Campus cabins feature a large bathroom with 8 sinks, 7 private toilets, and 7 private showers.
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary & travel allowance;
- Meals, lodging, and laundry service are provided;
- Staff gratuities range between $400 to $1500;
- Nights-off and days-off are scheduled throughout the summer;
- Staff lounge features internet access;
- Precamp and Postcamp employment is available;
- Accept challenging responsibilities, and gain valuable lifetime rewards;
- Make a positive impact upon the lives of our campers!
- Meet children and high-caliber staff from around the world;
- Develop strong life-long friendships;
- Only 2½ hours from New York City & Philadelphia;
- Camp Cayuga is a FUN place to spend your summer!
- Employer No
- 101252
- Name
- Camp Cayuga In The Poconos
- Website
- http://www.campcayuga.com
- Location
- Honesdale, Pennsylvania, USA
- Facility Type
- Private, coed, nonsectarian, residential camp for children ages 6 to 16.
- ACA accredited.
- Our commitment to safety is evident in the selection of our horsemanship staff, the format of our riding lessons, the condition of our facilities, and the quality of our tack and equipment.
CAMP FACILITIES:
- Provides the finest comprehensive facilities available in camping today.
- Comfortable cabins with modern bathrooms.
- 2 pools, private lake, 10 tennis courts, skate park, 2 gymnasiums, 2 creative arts pavilions.
- Health center, 2 dining halls, hockey rink, dance studio, exercise/fitness room, game room.
- Adventure ropes course, paintball fields, athletic fields, indoor & outdoor basketball courts.
- Staff lounge with internet access, 350 secluded acres, etc.
- Over 60 Daily Activities.
