Asst. Equestrian Coordinator - Camp Shady Brook
OTHER•Deckers
About this role
Job Details
Job Location: Deckers, CO 80135
Salary Range: $480.00 - $480.00 Salary
General Function:
Fully responsible for leading all programming involving horses, caring for 10-20 head of horses, and maintaining
equipment. Will assist the head wrangler to develop and lead curriculum for 1 week riding programs as well as daily
trail rides. Ultimately, wranglers will maintain the safety of all participants and horses.
Job Requirements
- Must possess a cooperative spirit and be committed to character development by promoting and demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to campers, staff, and program participants.
- Manage a safe and positive equestrian experience for campers and staff.
- Show proficiency in western riding, horse care, grooming, tacking, and all other appropriate skills.
- Physical and Mental Requirements
- Physically fit and able to hike, walk, stand, bend and lift comfortably over the course of a day.
- Visually and mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents.
- Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer emergency care effectively.
Job Segments
- Manage a safe and positive riding/ranch experience for campers and staff.
- Organize and implement riding lessons, activities, trail rides, games, and curriculum for all equestrian programs in compliance with ACA and CHA standards.
- Regularly inspect and maintain ranch equipment and facilities to insure a safe and functional experience
- Feed, water and care for horses to insure the health of the herd.
- Immediately report any safety, health, equipment, maintenance, or horse problems to the Program Director upon discovery.
- Maintain inventory of necessary equipment/supplies, and inform Program Director of needed supplies in a timely fashion.
- Coordinate with outfitter, farrier and vet(s) as needed.
- Prepare for and actively participate in staff training and staff meetings.
- Act as a positive role model for campers and other staff, demonstrating the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in the performance of job duties.
- Play an active role in all camp activities.
- May be called upon to live with a cabin group or to assist counselors with a cabin group.
- Will work stay over weekends as assigned.
- Evaluate current season, make suggestions, and create an End-of-Season report
- To perform all other duties as needed or assigned. These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned and other duties may be assigned as required.
Salary is $480/weekly
Qualifications
Entry Requirements
- At least 18 years of age, with former equestrian experience
- CHA or other equivalent certification preferred
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Oxygen and First Aid Certifications
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Prior experience with youth or family programming.
What you'll do
- The Asst. Equestrian Coordinator will lead all programming involving horses, care for the horses, and maintain equipment. They will assist in developing and leading riding programs and ensure the safety of all participants and horses.
About YMCA of The Pikes Peak Region
As part of the largest not-for-profit community based organization in America, the YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is committed to extending our charitable heritage by directly engaging children, families, adults and seniors from all segments of our community in achieving a healthier spirit, mind and body.
The YMCA brings together men, women, teens and children of all ages, races, faiths, backgrounds, abilities and income levels. At the heart of our community, the YMCA is a place to belong and to live the values that guide and unite our members: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Each day, thousands of local citizens are involved in our programs and services. Annually we serve more than 115,000 local residents through programs that build strong kids, strong families and a strong community.
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