SEASONAL SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

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GENERAL PURPOSE: As a member of a horse and barn staff team, the lead wrangler is responsible for the oversight and implementation of on-site horse program based on camp wide goals, policies, and procedures at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is also responsible for, as a team, caring for a herd of 15-20 horses. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• Documented experience in supervision and leadership of peers and/or staff.
• Proven experience of western riding skills.
• Holds a current certification as an instructor from a recognized organization and/or provides documented endorsements of successful experience in teaching formal horseback riding instruction within the past 2 years.
• A minimum of 2 years in horse care and safe practices around equine & farm animals.
• Preferred experience or desire for working with children.
• Proven experience in horse & rider classification.
• Ability to ride 6-8 hours daily, 6-7 days per week.
• Preferred experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting.
• Working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Willing to provide innovative and engaging program development and facilitation in an informal, outdoor setting.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Housing is in cabins and platform tents, which generally do not have electricity or heat. Everyone has a cot and you’ll be living with 2-4 other staff of the same gender.

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