Ranch Equestrian Supervisor

• Provide supervision and leadership to camp and all activities at the Ranch and Trail Rides
• Plan, organize, and facilitate ranch staff training for safety, facilitation, and equine care
• Evaluate and provide riding instruction to campers
• Facilitate Trail Rides on designated trails on camp
• Supervise and direct the camp horsemanship program by effectively managing the herd and maintaining all equestrian equipment
• Perform daily checks for safety, cleanliness, and good repair
• Report any health or behavior concerns of the horses to the Program Director
• Immediately report falls from a horse, bites from a horse, or horse stepping on people’s feet, camper and staff, to the Program Director and log report
• Maintain health and behavior records for each horse
• Makes recommendations for horse lease selection in the following year
• Assist with camp operations related to prep, evening programming, daily and weekly cleaning
• Supervise, Evaluate, and Coach Wrangler/Ranch Staff

• Must be at least 20 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma or the equivalent
• Must have experience working with youth in a camp or outdoor setting
• Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills
• Excellent human relations skills and enthusiasm
• Basic math skills and demonstrated recordkeeping proficiency
• An elevated level of organization, flexibility, and ability to handle difficult situations effectively
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Successfully complete within 30 days of hire: CPR/First Aid/O2 Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen training, Child Abuse Prevention training, and all other required training as specified by your supervisor
• Must possess knowledge of Western riding instruction, horse care, and stable management
• Experience in a summer camp equestrian program or camp equestrian training is preferred
• Current Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) certification or willingness to attain certification prior to camp is required

• Valid driver’s license
• Experience in a summer camp equestrian program or camp equestrian training

Room and Board Provided