Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Equestrian Specialist 

Dingman's Ferry| Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly | $13 - $14.50  per hour

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? 

We are looking for an Equestrian Specialist to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the summer camp community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. 

Some rewards for joining our team: 

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! 

• Flexible work schedule

• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Equestrian Specialist:

• 18+ years of age

• 1+ years working with children and teens

• Knowledge of horse care and riding instruction required

• Experience or aptitude to work closely with children in a positive, supportive manner

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act

swiftly in an emergency

• Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents in high energy athletic environments

• Excellent communication skills

• Ensure that programs are executed to meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels as well as maintaining safety and well-being of campers

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Equestrian Specialist:

• Assist with the implementation of the program curriculum for all riding activities.

• Enforce all riding procedures  

• Teach both English and Western riding at various levels as assigned

• Teach basic horse and barn management

• Assist in establishing and carrying out daily feed and care procedures for horses

• Perform routine health checks. Identify and treat minor illnesses and ailments of horses under supervision of the Equestrian Director

• Assist in keeping stable, riding arenas, pastures, fencing, and general ranch area clean in good repair

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations

• Opportunities to learn and grow

• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

• Great members to work with every day!

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer All Qualified Women, Minorities, Persons with Disabilities, and US Veterans Encouraged to Apply

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me-  we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.