Assistant Wrangler
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Wishon, United States
Skylake Yosemite Camp
Full time
The Assistant Wrangler shall assist the Wrangler in their responsibilities for the horseback riding activity at Skylake.
*Dates of employment negotiable based on availability.** Ideal start date is May 23. End date is August 13 with additional two weeks of opportunity based on staff availability.** **Salary based on experience. Base pay $600/week**
The job includes:
- Evaluating the horses and their compatibility to the campers.
- Evaluating the campers and their abilities to ride the different horses.
- Coaching and instructing the campers on proper horsemanship.
- Coaching and instructing the campers on being respectful for the animals and the environment.
- Managing the camper sign ups to make sure all campers are fairly accommodated.
- Daily feeding, watering and health maintenance of the horses. A daily log of all the horses condition shall also be maintained.
- Daily saddling of the horses.
- Daily maintenance of the corrals in a safe and sanitary condition.
- Proper storage and maintenance of all saddles and equipment.
- Leading of trail rides and instruction of campers.
- Monitoring health and fitness of horses at all times with daily log.
- Communication with Larry Knapp regarding care and health of horses if Lead Wrangler isn’t on site.
- Communication with Directors on how the activity is running.
- Organization of ACA Standards materials.
- Organizing Saddle Club Program for campers to assist with saddling/grooming/care for horses.
- **ON call for various other projects and duties around camp when horses are not being used. Including but not limited too: Camper supervision, Dining room supervision, organizing camp outs for youngest campers, assist with leadership staff duties.
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