This posting is for a part-time, non-benefited, non-exempt staff position for a day shift summer counselor.
Skills/Training or Other Specific Requirements
Need a referral from an expert in the horse industry. Work well with youth. Exhibit an outgoing personality.
Responsibilities
Aid rider with tacking up horse
Video taping
Work with an individual rider
Oversee feeding and stall cleaning
Assist with riding instruction
National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies
● **Leadership:**Horsemanship School Riding Counselor oversees the students during arena ride time and barn duties. Horsemanship School Riding Counselor is responsible for assisting the instructors and for ensuring the safety of the riders.
● **Teamwork/Collaboration:**Horsemanship School Riding Counselor works with riding instructors to create an educational and learning experience for the youth equestrians. Horsemanship School Riding Counselor also works with other staff to facilitate the flow of the lessons and demonstrations.
● **Career Management:**Horsemanship School Riding Counselor will gain experience to help further their abilities in a communication related field. Horsemanship School Riding Counselor will also develop leadership and communication skills valuable in most professional fields.
● **Critical Thinking/Problem Solving:**Horsemanship School Riding Counselor is able to solve issues involving students and their horses. Horsemanship School Riding Counselor demonstrates ability to teach riders how to build a better relationship with their horse.
● **Professionalism/Work Ethic:**Horsemanship School Riding Counselor must conduct themselves in a professional manner, yet make the experience fun and enjoyable for the youth.
● **Oral/Written Communication:**Horsemanship School Riding Counselor is able to explain specific directions. Horsemanship School Riding Counselor is able to convey information to youth of different cognitive developments.
For optimal consideration of your applicant file, faculty applications must include a cover letter; current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the contact information for three professional references with your application. Staff applications must include a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with your application.
The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.