Summer Junior Riding Instructor-Camp Bette Perot-Palestine, TX

Girl Scouts Of Northeast Texas•New Mesquite, TX

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Riding Instructor is a member of the Equestrian Program team at Camp Bette Perot and helps operate the summer Equestrian program under direction. The role supports camper and staff safety, daily horse care, program activities and badge work, and other assigned camp duties. It helps ensure compliance with Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas (GSNETX), American Camp Association (ACA), Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), and state health and safety guidelines while creating a safe, supportive, inclusive environment that fosters a love of horses. Camp Bette Perot’s summer camp runs in June and July. The camp is located on approximately 1,300 acres of East Texas piney woods, has 210 bedspaces, and has operated since 1970. The position includes working outdoors in variable weather, participating in equestrian programming, and adapting to group living situations and a flexible schedule that may include evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Be at least 15 years of age.
Have 2 years of experience in the Tejas Riders EQ Leadership Program.
Have horseback riding and saddling ability.
Have knowledge of and ability to work with children, adults, and horses, including knowledge of their care and safety.
Understand the philosophy and program of Girl Scouting or be willing to learn.
Hold membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Have good communication skills and the ability to function as part of a team.
Be flexible and creative in carrying out responsibilities and able to adapt to group living situations.
Be able to work with minimal supervision and demonstrate initiative.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and maintain reliable, punctual attendance, including before and after hours and on weekends when required.
Be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather and walk around camp on uneven terrain.
Be able to lift 50 pounds or more consistently and over 50 pounds occasionally, as stated in the core competencies.
Complete and pass a criminal background check.
Complete First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Protecting our Girls GSNETX Training.
Adhere to GSNETX equal opportunity and non-discrimination policies.

Nice To Haves

Junior coaching experience in the Tejas Riders EQ Leadership Program.

Responsibilities

Provide and carry out equestrian program activities that follow Girl Scout program standards, safety and security guidelines, and activity checkpoints.
Care for an assigned set of horses, including feeding, watering, and assisting with veterinary care.
Ensure scheduled badge work is completed during each session.
Participate in equestrian programming and be willing to take a leadership role.
Serve as a role model for campers, volunteers, and staff by embodying the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
Help maintain clean staff living quarters and the staff house, and contribute to the equestrian center’s cleanliness and organization.
Ensure compliance with ACA, GSUSA, and state health and safety standards.
Stay alert to potential hazards and follow established emergency procedures when needed.
Communicate respectfully with coworkers, collaborate professionally with camp staff, and report incidents to a supervisor.
Create an inclusive and welcoming camp environment for diverse participants.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Equestrian Manager or Equestrian Care Specialist.