Equestrian Staff-Timber Pointe Outdoor Center

POSITION TITLE: Equestrian Staff

POSITION STATUS: Seasonal/Temporary

POSITION LOCATION: Timber Pointe Outdoor Center, 20 Timber Pointe Lane, Hudson, IL 61748

Position Objective:

Equestrian Staff are responsible for supporting the Equestrian Supervisor in the care of the horses and the programming for campers. This position assists in organizing and implementing instructional and recreational horse activities designed to meet the specific needs of the campers.

Position Pay & Employment Dates:

This is a seasonal, part-time position, paid at an hourly rate of $16.00. The hours each week will vary and can range from 10 to 20 hours. The anticipated start date is May 25th, 2025 (tentative due to aspects of training), and the summer season runs until August 9th, 2025.

Job Functions:

• Ability and desire to work with persons of all ages, ability levels, and backgrounds in a dynamic outdoor environment.
• Assesses and adapts activities for campers at all ability levels.
• Implements a successful risk management strategy to ensure the safety of all participants, staff, and volunteers.
• Interacts with and works as a team player with other staff, participants, volunteers, and participants’ families/caregivers.
• Serves as a positive role model to program participants, program staff, and cabin staff.
• Completes accurate documentation forms on participants as required on a regular basis.
• Assumes responsibility for the order, cleanliness, and safety of the program area and Timber Pointe grounds.
• Attends mandatory training.

Marginal Responsibilities:

• Supports the Equestrian Supervisor in horse/barnyard animal care and substitutes for the Supervisor in absences.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Some college experience, preferably in equine science, therapeutic riding, recreation, or other human service fields.
• Previous experience, knowledge, and/or interest in leading programs for a variety of populations.
• Previous equestrian experience/knowledge preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications preferred.

Competency Requirements

• Willingness and ability to learn, understand and remember considerable amounts of information relative to teaching and facilitating in the fields of environmental and equine education.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have visual ability sufficient to read and complete written correspondence, as required.
• Regular use of hands to grasp, handle, or feel.
• Regular standing, walking, sitting, climbing, grabbing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Occasionally lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to independently navigate Timber Pointe’s 170-acre facility.

Work Environment

• Outdoor camp environment with exposure to all types of weather and conditions, including extreme heat, cold, snow, rain, etc.

Prior to applying to Timber Pointe Outdoor Center’s 2025 Summer Team, please be ready to commit to providing the safest camp environment possible. As a camp who serves immunocompromised populations, 2025 Timber Pointe Summer Team members will be required to practice intentional COVID safety and consciousness for the entirety of their summer agreement. All staff will be required to be tested weekly and practice safe hygiene protocols. Masks may be a requirement (for our current weekend camps, all campers/staff/volunteers mask when going through the meal line and when participating in cooking class). While vaccination is not currently required, it is highly recommended.

Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.