Camp Wrangler (Day Camp Ihduhapi)

Camp Wrangler | Day Camp Ihduhapi | Weekends and Weeknights | $17.00/hr.

At a Glance: Turn your passion for horses into a rewarding camp experience! As a Camp Wrangler, you'll help care for horses, lead safe and engaging horseback riding activities, teach riding skills, and create memorable outdoor experiences for campers.

This hands-on role is perfect for individuals who enjoy working with animals, mentoring youth, and spending time outdoors in a fun and active camp environment.

Schedule: Weekend and weeknight shifts from September through OctoberMust be available for at least one weekendPossibility for continued employment in the winter, spring, and summer Pay: The salary for this position is $17.00 hourly.

We take into consideration an individuals background and experience in determining salary; therefore, base pay offered may vary considerably depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

The compensation package includes a wide range of other benefits and earned time off that vary depending on part-time or full-time status.

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Job Summary: The primary responsibility of Camp Wrangler is to ensure the safety and well-being of both horse and rider that focuses on the YMCA core values of caring, equity, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Emphasis will include the involvement of horsemanship maintenance and horsemanship education.

Horsemanship duties include daily feeding, horse training, grooming, watering, manure removal, trail maintenance and documentation of horse health care records.

Horsemanship program responsibilities include monitoring riders' safety, teaching horse riding curriculum, while guiding student engagement throughout the program.

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Essential Functions: Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and EquityBe an appropriate role model for all participants.Work with camp team to support the care of camp participants and manage behavioral challenges appropriately.

Notify Camp Counselors, camp leadership or parents when necessary.Additional duties may be assigned, as necessary.

Horseback Riding Instruction Lead safe riding experiences for individuals of diverse ages and riding abilities.Develop lesson plans and activities for horse camp and riding lessons.Provide instructions to participants and support staff for all aspects of the equestrian program.Guide & direct participants in a variety of camp activities and teach activity skill development.Always ensure the safety of all participants while meeting their individual needs.Be alert to program safety factors and potential hazards; prevent accidents and minimize or eliminate hazardous situations; report any problems or hazards to the Equine Manager or Program Director.Know, adhere to, and enforce all YMCA rules, policies and emergency procedures.

Horse Care & Maintenance Feed and care for horses, alert the Equine Manager/Program Director if there may be a need for outside medical attention or the farrier.Assist in the maintenance of b...