Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

To further the mission of Girl Scouts Western Oklahoma through the development and management of program, human resources, and strategic operations for the resident camp program. This position works with the Equestrian Director to provide horse related program to participants in the horse program at Camp E-Ko-Wah. This position is also responsible for assisting in the everyday care of the horses that are on site, as well as daily barn operations. This position assists with ensuring all horse activities are following state regulations, ACA standards, and Girl Scout Safety Activity Checkpoints.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with all other horse staff under the supervision of the Equestrian Director on site to maintain consistent horse programs and care for the horses.
• Actively participate and uphold the camps’ risk management program.
• Assist in the training of staff during pre-camp training in program areas relating to horses. Provide in-service training to all staff as required.
• Develop and provide quality program and activities for all horse campers at E-Ko-Wah.
• Set up, maintain, and close down the program area during the camp season.
• Inventory program equipment and recommend action and/or additions to equipment.
• Keep all program supplies in good repair and communicate any supplies that are needed to the administration team in a timely manner.
• Provide consistent exercise for all horses present on camp by way of riding or lunging each horse during the weekdays.
• Feeding horses appropriate rations up to three times a day, with assigned weekend feed times.
• Socializing the horses with each other and other staff to ensure safe behavior and habits.
• Provide quality healthcare for all the horses, with assistance from other horse staff. This includes picking hooves, brushing out manes/tails, checking teeth, etc.
• Communicate with administrative staff the health needs of all the horses (abscesses, illness, muscle/weight loss, injury, etc.)
• Live in a unit with participants and assist when not scheduled at the barn, as well as staying
• in-cabin overnight to assist general counselors with overnight supervision of participants.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp programs and activities, and use positive communication techniques as instructed during pre-camp training.
• Be a role model to campers and staff in your conversations, attitude and behavior.
• At all times, demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Work well both independently and as a contributing member of a team.
• Work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School graduate or its equivalent. Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Previous experience in residential camping preferred
• Prior experience in the development and delivery of recreational programs
• Ability to live on site with limited time off.
• Experience working with children.
• Experience in the development and delivery of programs and activities for a similar population.
• Documented experience teaching horseback riding to others, either adults or children, as well as horse care experience.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Current certifications in First-Aid, CPR, AED or must be willing to obtain during training.
• Must hold a current driver’s license
• Must carry and show proof of 100/300/100 liability coverage on personal vehicle.

Additional Job Requirements:

• Clearance of background check and drug screen.
• Become a registered member of the GSUSA.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to work independently, effectively manage time to make deadlines and to solve problems using excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Willingness to participate in all camp activities enthusiastically, providing support and guidance to those assigned as leaders.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal skills and the mindset of a team player.
• The ability to read text and information, and comprehend instructions and manuals and camp staff schedules.
• Strong oral and written communication skills in the English language.
• The ability to enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures.
• Organized and detail oriented with a proven ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
• Self-starter, capable of adapting to any work environment.
• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the camp environment.
• Physical ability to ride any of the horses that are leased.
• Physical ability and dexterity to care for horses by performing tasks such as, but not limited to, shoveling manure, grooming, picking hooves, tacking and untacking, and riding Western style.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring First Aid. Must be able to assist adults and children in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, injury, etc.) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of participants.
• Physical ability to move about the camp property, both on and off trail, in a variety of environmental conditions without assistance.
• Participate enthusiastically in all camp activities, planning and leading those assigned.

Selective Abilities & Physical Demands: The incumbent must be able to perform the following qualifications in order to be offered and/or maintain employment in this position.

• Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide necessary instruction to campers and staff.
• Ability to observe camper behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 lbs.

Other physical requirements for this position could be endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stopping, and stretching. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate program equipment and activities. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare and communicate appropriate camper and staff activities/programs. Willing to live in a camp setting and work irregular hours delivering program in the facility available. Operate with daily exposure to various weather conditions to include sun exposure, heat, rain, fog etc.

Work Environment:

The employee will work outside and live onsite at Camp E-Ko-Wah. The employee will work and live in close quarters with other staff, campers, and clients. The employee is expected to be able to stay in-cabin with participants to supervise children overnight. The noise level in the work environment varies from moderate to loud; hectic situations can occur characteristic to working with children of all ages and parents in need. Exposure to outdoor weather and wildlife are expected.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and abilities.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $275.00 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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