Equestrian Director - Cedarledge

Description

The Equestrian Director is to plan, implement and direct equestrian programs to ensure a safe, fun, high quality Girl Scout camp experience for campers and to maintain equestrian facilities, equipment, and supplies. They assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the Camp Director. Overnight Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment May-August. Employment will be at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Missouri. Limited hourly work, including some evening meetings, will be required prior to camp season. This position lives on site for the duration of the overnight camp program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assists with general office duties as assigned.
• Sustains an environment which supports physical and emotional safety for campers and staff. Establishes and maintains good relationships with campers.
• Assists with camp closing and completes other closing tasks as delegated.
• Assists with camp set up and preparations prior to the arrival of campers to ensure a prepared, welcoming environment for campers and parents each session. Assumes check-in duties as delegated.
• Reviews unit roster and camper information forms prior to the arrival of campers, maintains confidentiality of information, and assists in ensuring campers see health services staff as scheduled.
• Trains Wrangler staff to complete required schedules, plans, reports, written requests, evaluations, and records. Ensures that Wrangler staff understands the expectations of their job descriptions and staffing assignments prior to the arrival of campers.
• Develops Equestrian Program schedule. Schedules maintenance, feeding and watering of horses according to the stipulations established by owner of horses. Maintains required records.
• Supervises, monitors, supports, and evaluates the work of the Wranglers. Supervises and monitors trail rides, riding lessons and equestrian facility operations to ensure that program offers high quality activities that are age appropriate, challenging, safe, fun, and creative
• Evaluates horses, trail rides and tack prior to arrival of campers. Inventories and prepares general equestrian facility areas to ensure that program areas, equipment and supplies are maintained and kept in order throughout the camp season.
• Plans, implements, and monitors equestrian activities to ensure that all established health and safety standards are followed by campers and staff. Maintains compliance with GSUSA, CHA, ACA and council health and safety standards and procedures. Supports and positively interprets camp rules to campers.
• Manages wrangler staff.
• Schedules units for equestrian activities with the Program Director.
• Assist the Program Director with planning All Camp Activities
• Set a good example to campers and others in regard to general camp procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• May live in a unit with campers as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 21 
• Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association standards and procedures 
• Has successful experience working with groups of children 
• Has strong outdoor living skills (or willingness to obtain skills) and the ability to teach outdoor skills to campers 

• Has demonstrated leadership, good judgment, maturity, flexibility, and ability to maintain positive attitude 
• Has energy, stamina, and the ability to maintain patience and enjoy group living in the out of doors 
• Current CHA or equivalent certification preferred
• Supervisory experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain 

If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Is required to talk and hear, stand, and walk, and is frequently very active which often requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
• Is required to reach with hands and arms
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds

EXPOSURES 

Work is performed in a normal indoor environment with limited exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust AND work is performed in an outdoor environment with exposure to outdoor weather conditions, dirt and/or dust. 

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION: 

At Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, we are committed to our future and what that looks like for all girls everywhere. We recognize that each employee and each member have unique experiences, perspectives, identities, and viewpoints that add value to our inclusive community. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. 

MISSION OF GIRL SCOUTING: 

Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. All employees are expected to fully support the work and mission of the organization. 

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