Seasonal Assistant Equestrian Director- Camp Speers

Camp Speers, Poconos| Seasonal | $400 - $450 per week

Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others?
We are looking for an Assistant Equestrian Camp Director to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the summer camp community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.
Some rewards for joining our team:

Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!

Flexible work schedule

Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs

Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Assistant Equestrian Camp Director:

21+ years of age

3+ years of experience working at Camp Speers or a comparable program

Strong knowledge of horse care, stable management, and riding instruction; CHA or equivalent instructor certification preferred

Ability to work effectively with individuals of all ages and skill levels

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities

Energetic, creative, and team-oriented, with a commitment to the YMCA mission

Passion for member service and the ability to foster a culture of service excellence

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Assistant Equestrian Camp Director:

Assist in developing and implementing riding curricula focused on safety, enjoyment, and skill progression

Enforce riding procedures and ensure compliance with YMCA, ACA, CHA, and risk management standards

Evaluate participants, assign riding levels, and schedule appropriate lessons

Provide riding instruction and teach basic horsemanship and horse management

Assist with daily horse care, feeding, health checks, and routine stable maintenance

Maintain clean and safe stables, riding rings, pastures, fences, and surrounding ranch areas

Identify horse health concerns and facility maintenance needs, reporting or addressing them as appropriate

Supervise riding staff and coordinate staff assignments in the Director’s absence

Support camp programming, special events, and administrative operations to ensure a safe, engaging, and high-quality experience for campers and staff

Assist with emergency preparedness, crisis management, and the implementation of safety procedures.Contribute to seasonal evaluations, inventory, end-of-season reports, and recommendations for future programming

Promote a positive camp environment that encourages personal growth, respect, and well-being

Model professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and excellent member service

Maintain knowledge of YMCA policies, safety practices, applicable regulations, and industry standards

What you can expect:

Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations

Opportunities to learn and grow

Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger

Great members to work with every day!

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!
Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.