Full Time, Year Round Equestrian Program Director
About The Position
Camp Horizons is seeking an energetic and experienced Equestrian Program Director to lead its equestrian program year-round. This role involves managing the equestrian program during summer camp and supporting outdoor programming in the spring and fall. The director will work with the Outdoor Leadership team to develop and implement a variety of equestrian activities for different groups, including summer campers, scout groups, schools, and other retreat groups. The position emphasizes creating a positive learning environment and fostering growth for all participants. This is a full-time, year-round position with provided housing.
Requirements
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- English or Western riding experience; must be willing to learn English if needed.
- Minimum 3 years of equestrian experience (riding lessons, horse care, trail rides).
- Experience working with children.
- Desire and willingness to work in a natural camp setting in a variety of weather conditions.
- Ability to work irregular hours including weekends and holidays mandatory.
Nice To Haves
- CHA Instructor Certification or equivalent experience.
Responsibilities
- Leads and coordinates the delivery of a wide variety of equestrian programs, including arena instruction, trail rides, and horse care.
- Oversees and coordinates logistics for all client groups, from pre-arrival to post-departure, including preparing program areas, facilitating scheduled programs, developing staff and group schedules, developing programming, cleaning, and general maintenance of the barn area and animals.
- Ensures the care of animals, including grooming, feeding, maintaining hay levels, watering, exercising horses, daily turnout, and mucking stalls and paddocks.
- Participates as an active member of the Outdoor Leadership team, attending events such as marketing events, camp fairs, open houses, and conferences.
- Maintains safety at all times by instructing user groups on camp policies and emergency procedures, enforcing safety regulations, and supervising user group health and safety.
- Maintains healthy and safe conditions in riding areas, ensuring the safety and cleanliness of riding areas and all horse equipment, and ensuring riding areas meet ACA and CHA health and safety standards.
- Submits maintenance requests for stable area repairs as needed.
- Assists in facilitating staff trainings for Summer camp and the OLC with the rest of the director team.
- Leads Equestrian-specific staff training for barn staff and ensures understanding of riding program responsibilities.
- Demonstrates and facilitates horseback riding (arena and trail) and horse care lessons based on age and skill level for all participants and guests.
- Coordinates staff and program schedules to ensure adequate staffing and desired program outcomes.
- Maintains a positive attitude and open communication with the director team, staff, and coworkers.
- Supports maintaining effective relationships with vendors and contractors such as the farrier and veterinarian.
- Provides consistent and clear communication with clients boarding horses on-site, clients participating in riding lessons, and other program clients.
Benefits
- On-site housing provided at no cost as part of the compensation package.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
