Summer Cap Equestrian Specialist

Greater Philadelphia YMCA•Delaware Township, PA

2d•$13 - $15

About The Position

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity! Equestrian Specialist Dingman's Ferry| Part Time, Seasonal, Hourly | $13 - $14.50 per hour Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? We are looking for an Equestrian Specialist to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the summer camp community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. Some rewards for joining our team: Free YMCA membership - access to all branches! Flexible work schedule Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome! What is needed for this job as our Equestrian Specialist: 18+ years of age 1+ years working with children and teens Knowledge of horse care and riding instruction required Experience or aptitude to work closely with children in a positive, supportive manner Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents in high energy athletic environments Excellent communication skills Ensure that programs are executed to meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels as well as maintaining safety and well-being of campers

Requirements

18+ years of age
1+ years working with children and teens
Knowledge of horse care and riding instruction required
Experience or aptitude to work closely with children in a positive, supportive manner
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
Enjoyment from working with children and keeping positive relationships with their parents in high energy athletic environments
Excellent communication skills
Ensure that programs are executed to meet the needs of all ages, abilities, and skill levels as well as maintaining safety and well-being of campers

Responsibilities

Assist with the implementation of the program curriculum for all riding activities.
Enforce all riding procedures
Teach both English and Western riding at various levels as assigned
Teach basic horse and barn management
Assist in establishing and carrying out daily feed and care procedures for horses
Perform routine health checks.
Identify and treat minor illnesses and ailments of horses under supervision of the Equestrian Director
Assist in keeping stable, riding arenas, pastures, fencing, and general ranch area clean in good repair