Summer Camp - Overnight Equestrian

Overview

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Misty Meadows:
Conroe, Texas

Assistant Equestrian Director
The Assistant Equestrian Director is responsible for assisting the Equestrian Program Manager in the overall implementation of the seasonal horseback riding programs. The Assistant Equestrian Director works as a horseback riding instructor and helps mentor Equestrian Staff and Equestrian Counselors.

Equestrian Counselor
Equestrian Counselors are counselors for our horseback riding sessions and lead equestrian programs at the barn and general camp activities for their campers with their co-counselor. Equestrian Counselors spend half of the daily program time in the barn facilitating equestrian programs for campers and the other half of the program time facilitating general camp activities for their campers. Equestrian Counselors report to the Equestrian Program Manager and Assistant Camp Director.

Due to the nature of overnight camp arrangements, the requirement is this role is filled by a female staff who also identifies as female.

Equestrian Staff
Equestrian Staff lead equestrian programs such as Western and English riding lessons, Vaulting lessons, and ground school lessons throughout the week. Equestrian staff spend all program time in the barn facilitating equestrian programs for campers and report to the Equestrian Program Manager. (Can be 16 years of age or older.)

GSSJC provides applicable trainings and certifications for hired staff. All equestrian staff are considered role models to all campers at Misty Meadows and are expected to participate in camp activities such as evening all camp activities, meals in the lodge, evening camper supervision, and camp check in and check out.

• Must be 18 years of age or older (Equestrian Staff can be 16+ years of age)
• Enjoy working with youth
• Experience teaching basic horseback riding skills
• Valid Driver’s License - if driving is a required duty at camp (for the position offered)
• Ability to reside at the camp property for the duration of the camp season and occasionally live in non-air conditioned spaces (All meals and housing arrangements are covered by GSSJC for Overnight Camp positions)
• This position performs its duties indoors and in outdoor weather conditions. This position is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, requiring a tolerance to work in hot summer conditions. Not all sleeping arrangements may be climate controlled.
• Additional requirements and duties as necessary to perform the job

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