Day Camp DayCroix Wrangler

YMCA • Hudson, WI

391d • $34,320 - $34,320

About The Position

The Camp Wrangler position at YMCA of the North is primarily responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of both horses and riders, while promoting the YMCA's core values. This role involves horsemanship maintenance, education, and leading horseback riding instruction for participants of various ages and skill levels. The Camp Wrangler will also be involved in horse care and maintenance, ensuring a safe and engaging environment for all camp participants.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16 (Preferred 18+)
• General knowledge of horsemanship and care of livestock
• Ability to instruct and observe participants in proper horseback riding techniques
• Experience caring for and riding horses
• Adult and Pediatric First Aid & CPR/AED certification provided by YMCA or other certified organization
• Ability to lead, plan, organize, and implement program activities with all age levels
• Ability to work as a member of a team and accomplish tasks with little direct supervision
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Experience facilitating horseback riding lessons and/or trail rides (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Experience facilitating horseback riding lessons and/or trail rides

Responsibilities

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Equity
• Be an appropriate role model for all participants
• Support the care of camp participants and manage behavioral challenges
• Lead safe riding experiences for individuals of diverse ages and riding abilities
• Develop lesson plans and activities for horse camp and riding lessons
• Provide instructions to participants and support staff for all aspects of the equestrian program
• Guide & direct participants in a variety of camp activities and teach activity skill development
• Ensure the safety of all participants while meeting their individual needs
• Be alert to program safety factors and potential hazards; prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous situations
• Know, adhere to, and enforce all YMCA rules, policies and emergency procedures
• Feed and care for horses, alert the Equine Manager/Program Director if there may be a need for outside medical attention or the farrier
• Assist in the maintenance of barn and tack
• Assure all activity equipment is properly cared for, returned where it belongs and reported to Equine Manager if replacement is needed

Benefits

• Compensation package includes a wide range of benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed