Head Of Riding At Camp Twin Creeks Summer Camp
Camp Twin Creeks Summer Camp, Marlinton, West Virginia, 24954, USA
- Type
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Work Type
- Temporary
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from Sunday, June 4, 2023 to Sunday, August 13, 2023
- Job No
- 405020
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 3/23/2023
- Updated
- 3/23/2023
- Expires
- in 21 days
- Views
- 1,100
As part of our team at Camp Twin Creeks, your job will not only be to keep campers and staff safe during their time in our Horse program, but to make camp fun and engaging for all. Throughout the summer, your title may be Riding Instructor, but your role will be Coach, Mentor, Role Model and Friend. If you have a background in riding or equestrian instruction and want to spend your summer outside in a beautiful natural environment making a difference in the lives of children, then please apply!
RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensure safety of camper and staff while in the ring, stable and surrounding areas. • Must demonstrate strong desire to positively impact children in camp setting. • Ability to work independently without direct supervision. • Inspect program area for potential hazards and note any deficient equipment. • Be comfortable working long hours over uneven ground. QUALIFICATIONS • Applicants must possess the following skills and abilities: o Teach riding lessons in the ring and stable o Riding techniques (English), no jumping o Barn maintenance o Grooming o Know basic horse physiology o Help maintain health and welfare of the horses • First aid & CPR are required. Camp will provide training if you are not already certified. contact Brian Babauta brian@camptwincreeks.com for more information
Requirements
Additional Qualifications • Must be willing to have fun outside in nature each and every day! • Must be willing to provide children ages 7 to 16 with a safe and fun environment. • Must be happy to laugh easily, work hard and be open to meeting new and diverse people from around the country and the world. • And finally, must be able to learn and grow from mistakes (everyone makes mistakes and that's ok :) contact Brian Babauta brian@camptwincreeks.com for more information
Required Key Skills
- Riding
- Teaching
- People Skills
Required Expertise
- Working with children
Accommodation
You will be living in cabin with campers and co-counselors
Job Benefits
Compensation and Benefits (besides payment for your services): • A leadership team that is open, caring and dedicated to making your experience as amazing and memorable as our camper's experience. • A leadership team that is also determined to foster an inclusive and open environment to all regardless of gender, race, religion and sexuality. • An understanding that our staff is our most valuable resource and is treated as such. • Teaching options for unique skills and passions that you bring to camp - be a part of new traditions! • Opportunity to meet people from all over the world and learn new customs and cultures. • Tangible skills you can take with you such as but not limited to: Communication, Problem Solving, Interpersonal & Leadership Skills. • Post camp support (Translating skills learned to your Resume and Letters of Recommendations).
contact Brian Babauta brian@camptwincreeks.com for more information
- Employer No
- 404195
- Name
- Camp Twin Creeks Summer Camp
- Website
- http://www.camptwincreeks.com
- Location
- Marlinton, West Virginia, USA
- Facility Type
Camp Twin Creeks is a residential summer camp located near Marlinton, West Virginia. In addition to our traditional summer camp activies, we have a small English riding camp. Our goal is to introduce novice riders to become familiar with the animals culminating in a trail ride.