Seasonal Barn - Camp Gallahue

Overview

Barn Staff – Girl Scouts of Central Indiana

Reports to Camp Director and Site Manager. Seasonal.

To apply for this position, please visit the Girl Scouts of Central Indiana – Job Opportunities page.

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana embrace an inclusive culture. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion across all identities. We are committed to continual learning and to a culture of safety and wellbeing in which individuality is celebrated and everyone is valued and respected. Everyone is welcome to bring their authentic selves into our space.

Girl Scouts of Central Indiana serves 45 Indiana counties, nearly more than 16,000 Girl Scouts and 10,000 adult volunteers. We are the proud facilitators of Girl Scout camp at five Indiana locations, conveners of thousands of Girl Scout programs with nearly 600 community partners and serve thousands more community members each year at our STEM Center of Excellence and Founders Lodge Event and Conference Center.

• Assist in supervising and guarding all horse activities: provide surveillance during equestrian activities to help prevent and to manage injuries.
• Provide rescues as needed. Utilize first aid and CPR and other emergency management services as needed.
• Understand and implement appropriate responses to changes in weather conditions affecting the horse activities.
• Evaluate equestrian abilities of campers and staff.
• Assist instructional staff in program areas: ensure campers and staff follow safety procedures while in their program activity.
• Act as reference in horse activities.
• Assist in the delivery and supervision of all horse activities and special events at the barn.
• Assist in the management and care of the physical facilities and equipment in the horse program area: conduct daily checks of area and equipment for safety, cleanliness, and good repair.
• Clean stalls daily keeping them free of hazards and debris.
• Clean bathroom and changing areas daily.
• Work with the site manager and camp director to ensure the safety of the horse barn.
• Foster a culture of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and amongst the membership.

• Participate enthusiastically in raining day program activities for units.
• Participate as a member of the camp staff team to deliver and supervise programs, special events, and other activities and camp functions as needed.
• Assist in the planning of any special events on or near the barn.
• Makes every effort to have a strong, cohesive program to provide the best program and atmosphere for the campers.
• Follow camp rules and regulations.
• Cleans equipment at the start of summer and cleans and stores equipment at end of summer.
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassessed, and other duties may be assigned as required.

• Conflict Management – Anticipates, prevents, and resolves conflicts while maintaining productive working relationships; identifies common interests to resolve differences; facilitates conflict resolution.
• Problem-Solving – Identifies and analyzes problems; implements solutions and supports decisions with data or reasoning.
• Judgment and Decision-Making – Recognizes when immediate action is required and makes timely decisions or refers decisions appropriately.
• Fostering Diversity – Embraces differences, removes barriers to participation, and fosters an inclusive environment.
• Adaptability – Maintains high performance under pressure and shifting priorities.

Qualifications:

(Minimum qualifications and experience)

• Current certification in horse care and training or equivalent.
• Current certification in first aid and CPR. (Training provided at the start of camp for certification).
• Must be 16 years old or older.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Training and experience in horse activities that are offered at the camp.
• Desire and ability to work with children outdoors.

Ability to stand for extended periods; lift up to 40 pounds; tolerate exposure to seasonal weather conditions. Must be able to communicate and work with groups, observe camper and staff behavior, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and respond to emergencies. Ability to lift to 50 lbs and endure outdoor environmental conditions.

Must hold membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.