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Girl Scouts of Colorado

Lead Wrangler

Fitness & Sports InstructionPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeWoodland Park, CO, USA$510 - $600 /wk

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of college or equivalent work experience is required.
  • Current First Aid/CPR, Child Abuse Mandated Reporter, Universal Standard Precautions, and Medication Administration certifications are required, or the employee must be willing to obtain them.
  • Documented experience in supervising and leading peers and/or staff is required.
  • Proven western riding skills are required.
  • A current instructor certification from a recognized organization or documented endorsements of successful experience teaching formal horseback riding instruction within the past two years is required.
  • At least two years of experience in horse care and safe practices around equine and farm animals is required.
  • Proven experience in horse and rider classification is required.
  • The employee must be able to ride 6–8 hours daily, 6–7 days per week.
  • The employee must be able to pass a criminal background check acceptable to GSCO standards.
  • The employee must be at least 18 years of age.
  • The employee must be able to work nontraditional hours, including evenings, weekends, extended overnight periods, and extended work hours up to 22 hours per day.
  • The employee must be willing to be on-call at all times for health, emergency, camper supervision, and program implementation purposes.
  • The employee must live on-site in shared housing.
  • The employee must be able to walk or hike more than two miles per day over uneven and unpaved terrain, and carry, lift, or transfer at least 75 pounds.
  • The employee must be able to work outdoors in inclement weather and at camp altitudes of 8,000–9,500 feet.
  • The role requires working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and interpersonal skills to interact tactfully and congenially with individuals displaying a range of moods and behaviors.
  • The employee must be willing to develop and facilitate innovative and engaging programs in an informal outdoor setting.

Responsibilities

  • Work with 2–4 other ranch staff to care for horses and farm animals, including feeding, grooming, tacking, providing general first aid to animals, and mucking.
  • Assist the Barn Specialist with daily care of barn animals as needed.
  • Maintain the cleanliness and organization of farm, barn, arena, and pasture areas.
  • Assist with care and management of program, horse, and barn equipment, including storage, maintenance, cleanliness, and use, in coordination with team members.
  • Provide or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
  • Provide or support health and wellness practices.
  • Provide assistance or coverage to other operational and program staff as necessary, including cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff.
  • Instruct and supervise western horse riding, including trail rides, maneuvers, and arena activities, for 12–15 riders at a time, ensuring safety and adaptations for riders’ needs.
  • Act in loco parentis and guide campers during overnight camp sessions while on horse trails or when assigned.
  • Support and counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
  • Supervise 2–4 wranglers delivering the horse program.
  • Create daily, weekly, and summer chore schedules for wrangler staff.
  • Train and orient staff in proper use of specialized areas and materials and in program delivery.
  • Verify wrangler and general staff competence before assigning them to horse-riding or supervisory roles, and monitor their performance throughout the season.
  • Provide evaluation and coaching for assigned staff.
  • Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
  • Develop, review, and assist in creating daily, weekly, and activity schedules with other staff, based on the camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
  • Provide a system for accurate logs, forms, inventory, and record keeping.
  • Provide and participate in camper and staff feedback forms for the camp’s strategic planning as necessary.
  • Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
  • Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers and staff as necessary.
  • Conduct ongoing observations to ensure leadership and program-delivery goals and expectations are positive and appropriate.
  • Use digital systems including Slack, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Protect confidential information pertaining to staff, volunteers, and campers.
  • Follow policies, procedures, and standards set by the American Camping Association, Girl Scouts Safety Activity Checkpoints, the Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and other certifying industry organizations.
  • Assist with other tasks in addition to the listed duties as required, in accordance with the philosophy of Girl Scouts of Colorado.
  • Support Girl Scouts of Colorado’s pluralism and diversity efforts throughout the organization and within each community served.
  • Contribute to positive relationships between diverse racial, ethnic, and social groups in the Council and between employees and volunteers.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience or desire working with children is preferred.
  • Experience working in an outdoor program and/or camp setting is preferred.

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