Horseback Riding Instructor at Girl Scouts… · Skiatook

The Horseback Riding Instructor is seasonal, with weekend availability required and dates of employment approximately March-May and August-November. Approximately 15 hours per week are expected. This is a safety sensitive position.

Job Summary

The Horseback Riding Instructor is tasked with consistently delivering quality equestrian experiences through individual lessons, group lessons, trails rides, and special events, while supporting our mission of “Building girls of courage, confidence and character, who make the world a better place.”

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the adherence to the Safety Activity Checkpoints as directed by Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma and Girl Scouts of USA.
• Responsible for adherence to guidelines provided by Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) and American Camp Association (ACA).
• Leads safe equestrian experiences for diverse audiences - providing a transformative, goal-oriented experience for all ages, interests, and abilities of riders.
• Responsible for safety checks, cleanliness, upkeep, and basic maintenance/inspections for all equipment and structures.
• Manage the risk involved with riding programs, including group management, activity-specific risks, and emotional and social boundaries.
• Maintain up-to-date skill sets and abilities in activity policies and procedures.
• Responsible for lesson planning and evaluation of rider progression.
• Collaborate with groups to ensure fun and meaningful activities for riders.
• Contributes to a positive environment with a desire and ability to teach and work with youth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have or be willing and able to obtain current GSUSA membership and be at least 21 years old.
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain.
• Current CHA instructor certification or the willingness and ability to obtain.
• Extensive knowledge of horse care, and management of a horseback riding program.
• Ability and desire to teach and supervise individuals in riding and caring for horses.
• Ability to model behavior consistent with the Girl Scout Mission, Promise, and Law.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills for dealing with daily issues in a variety of situations.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing approximately 25 pounds.
• Physically able to move about the camp property in various environmental conditions.
• Desire and ability to work with and relate to children and one’s peers.
• Willingness to accept supervision and guidance.
• This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act. Employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.