EQ Camp Instructor (51055)

TAHOE DONNER ASSOCIATION•Truckee, CA

9d•$21 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Tahoe Donner Association is looking for a fun and personable Equestrian Camp Instructor to join our Equestrian Team! The Equestrian Camp Instructor is responsible for all aspects of horseback riding lessons, both private and group, including preparation, instruction, and administration of the lessons, and assisting with care of the horses. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, business partners and employees. Ensures all staff meet or exceed the highest level of guest service in the performance of their duties. Uphold Tahoe Donner Association’s zero tolerance standard for sexual abuse and molestation by following protocols to protect participants from inappropriate behavior by staff, members, guests, public and other participants. Maintain current knowledge of Western and English horseback riding styles. Ability to instruct adult and children students on horseback riding, safety, and care of horses. Ability to mount, ride and guide horses. Ability to train or school horses as needed. Conducting weekly horsemanship camp according to camp daily outline while maintaining a safe working environment with the help of a camp assistant. Clean corrals, arena, restrooms and tack room as directed. Feed, groom and care for the horses and ponies. We have a full-time seasonal opportunity available! To view the complete job description, please click HERE!! We offer competitive starting pay based on experience and availability, performance-based advancement, use of Tahoe Donner Association Amenities, free gym membership at Trout Creek Recreation Center, food & beverage discounts and retail discounts! It's all happening HERE at Tahoe Donner Association! Come Share the Stoke!

Requirements

Consistency and Reliability
Cheerful and Positive Attitude
Energetic and outgoing personality
Values Teamwork
Loves Serving and Helping Others
Required equestrian experience to include working with and caring for horses (feeding, grooming, barn cleaning, implementing horse programs, medical attention, etc.)
Must love being active and outdoors and love horses.
Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications are recommended.
These skills and abilities are typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma or equivalent and one to three months related experience and/or training with teaching adults and children, Western and English horseback riding styles; or an equivalent combination of formal training, education and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform all of the duties of the position.

Nice To Haves

Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and first aid certifications are recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer service to members, guests, business partners and employees.
Ensures all staff meet or exceed the highest level of guest service in the performance of their duties.
Uphold Tahoe Donner Association’s zero tolerance standard for sexual abuse and molestation by following protocols to protect participants from inappropriate behavior by staff, members, guests, public and other participants.
Maintain current knowledge of Western and English horseback riding styles.
Ability to instruct adult and children students on horseback riding, safety, and care of horses.
Ability to mount, ride and guide horses.
Ability to train or school horses as needed.
Conducting weekly horsemanship camp according to camp daily outline while maintaining a safe working environment with the help of a camp assistant.
Clean corrals, arena, restrooms and tack room as directed.
Feed, groom and care for the horses and ponies.