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About the Role
The Summer Seasonal Barn Instructor will facilitate lessons and trail rides for summer campers and assist with the day-to-day care of the Equestrian Center.
Responsibilities
- Lead trail rides for campers, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience.
- Ensure horses are well-prepared for rides, checking tack and equipment.
- Provide instructions on horse handling, riding techniques, and trail safety to guests.
- Assist with group lessons for campers, focusing on proper riding techniques, safety, and horsemanship skills.
- Provide feedback and encouragement to riders to help them improve their skills.
- Greet campers in a friendly, professional manner and ensure they feel comfortable and safe during their visit.
- Answer questions about the horses, ranch activities, and local attractions.
- Maintain a positive and welcoming atmosphere for all guests.
- Assist with basic barn maintenance tasks (e.g., sweeping, tidying tack rooms, checking fencing).
- Help with organizing and storing equipment and supplies.
Requirements
- Previous experience with horses (e.g., handling, grooming, tacking, riding) is required.
- Prior experience teaching riding lessons or leading trail rides is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills, especially when interacting with guests.
- Comfortable working with people of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to more experienced riders.
- Basic understanding of horse behavior and needs.
- Ability to lift and carry feed bags, hay bales, and other supplies (up to 50 lbs).
- Ability to be on your feet for long periods, walking, standing, or riding.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to traverse rough terrain.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Skills
- Horse handling
- Grooming
- Tacking
- Riding
- Teaching riding lessons
- Leading trail rides
- Communication skills
- Horse behavior understanding
Location
- Main Camp
Work Type
- Seasonal
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry Level
Salary/Compensations
- $17.00-$18.00 per hour
Benefits
- Bus transportation to and from camp may be available
About the Company
- Frost Valley YMCA
Equal Opportunity
- FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.