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Summer Camp - Horseback Riding Head Coach

Lake Greeley Camp is a coed, overnight summer camp for children between the ages of 6-15. Residing on over 250 acres, the camp is located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains approximately 2 hours from New York City. Warm and inviting, Lake Greeley Camp welcome children from across the United States as well as from around the world to create a diverse and exciting community. A daily program with over 60 daily activities provides campers with the opportunity to pursue their individual interests and progress at their own pace.

Responsibilities
The camp’s equestrian program providing instruction in predominantly the english discipline, trail rides and horseback overnights. It teaches stable management and how to properly care for the horse and tack. The Equestrian Director must have experience instructing English riders with a robust knowledge of horse care. Prior experience managing an organized program is preferred. Applicants must be individuals with high moral character, exhibit a strong work ethic, act as a positive role model, and possess the ability to provide constant supervision and mature guidance of campers and staff members.

The primary responsibilities of the Equestrian Director include:
- Leads, supervises and maintains the Equestrian Program throughout the entire summer.
- Provides proper care for ten horses.
- Provides staff training and facilitates curriculum planning during staff orientation.
- Ensures equipment and elements are properly cared for, maintained, and repaired when needed.
- Develops daily lesson plans.
- The versatility to instruct children ages 7-15 at all skill levels.
- Supervising a staff team of 5-6 college-aged students.
- Ensures that proper safety standards are being met at all times.
- Conducts daily equipment and facility checks including maintenance as needed.
- Maintain a neat, clean and orderly activity site.
- CPR/First Aid recommended.
- Pass a background check and provide references.
- Lake Greeley Camp is a non-smoking camp.

The Equestrian Director is a member of our Leadership Team that in addition to running and supervising the equestrian activities, helps run our summer program, participates in evening activities and specials events, guides our staff and provides assistance where needed.

Many Other Summer Camp Jobs Available!
Here is a list of positions that you can apply for:
Rock Climbing, Horseback Riding, Arts & Crafts, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Sailing, Softball, Bungee Trampoline, Soccer, Water Skiing, Gymnastics, Pottery, Flying Trapeze, Lacrosse, Golf, Archery, Riflery, Ropes Course, Camp Photographer, Drama, Mountain Biking, Dance, Martial Arts, Silks n' Single, Aquatics, Waterfront, General Counselor, Division Director, and Activity Heads.

Benefits
- Competitive salary- Meals (with vegetarian option)
- Private living accommodations- Weekly laundry service are provided
- Free tuition for children of staff member
- Staff lounge with high speed internet- Develop strong life-long friendships
- Additional employment is available before and after the summer camp season
- $150.00 staff referral commissions available
- Working at Lake Greeley Camp is the experience of a lifetime. The personal growth, the rewards of working with children, the excitement of an active, diverse community and the close friendships that you form will stay with you long after the summer ends.

The summer camp operates from mid-June to August 15, 2022.
For more information, please contact Matt Buynak, Jr. at staff@lakegreeley.com, (570) 842-3739, or visit our website at www.lakegreeley.com.