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Horse Care Instructors & Petting Zoo Manager

Camp Cayuga
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Work at a premier coed camp this summer!

HORSE CARE INSTRUCTORS & PETTING ZOO MANAGER 

* We are seeking hard-working instructors who are qualified to teach horse care and manage the petting zoo. 

* Our Horse Care staff includes 20 instructors who have certification in equine studies or experience teaching horsemanship classes to children of all abilities. Instructors teach both English & Western styles from beginner to advanced levels to children of all ages.

* Horse Care Staff is responsible for barn cleanliness (including mucking-out, sweeping, etc); health & care of our horses (including feeding, watering, grooming, tacking, walking-out); daily class assignments (ring instruction, trail rides); health & care of our petting zoo animals; tack & equipment care; maintain high-level safety standards & proper supervision at all times. 

* Certification in first-aid and CPR is also recommended.

* Instructors & Managers are trained, evaluated, and qualified by our Horsemanship Director prior to the campers' arrival. 

* Horsemanship Director is CHA certified (or equivalent) and has documented experience managing an Equestrian Program, including supervising staff, organizing classes, maintaining the facility, and caring for the horses.  

EQUESTRIAN PROGRAM

* Horse-care instruction

* Petting zoo (miniature horses, goats, calf, bunnies) 

* Horseback Riding in English & Western styles

* Instruction from beginner to advanced levels

* Horse jumping

* Trail rides

* Intercamp horse shows

* Intracamp horse shows

* Evening trail rides

* Horseback overnights

EQUESTRIAN CENTER FEATURES

* Stables 

* 20 horses

* 2 instructional riding rings

* Variety of jumps

* Wooded pastures

* 5 miles of scenic horse trails

* Horseback overnight site

* 4 mini barns at petting zoo for miniature horses, goats, calf, bunnies.

* To see all camp facilities, go to ‘Facilities List’ on our website.

BENEFITS

* Good salary & travel allowance.

* Tipping is permitted. Gratuities range between $500-$1500.

* All meals, lodging, and laundry services are provided.

* Gain valuable experience in helping children learn & grow.

* Work with high-caliber staff from all over the world.

* Join us, and make a positive impact upon the lives of our campers! 

* The rewards you’ll gain at Cayuga this summer will last forever! 

OTHER INSTRUCTOR POSITIONS

* All Land & Water Sports* Foil Fencing* Horseback Riding (English & Western)* Skateboarding & Inline Skating* Martial Arts* Flying Trapeze* Circus Arts* Swim Instructors (WSI)* Lifeguards* Pottery Wheel Operation* Survival Tactics* Paintball
* Ceramics * Model Rocketry* Archery* Riflery* Pickleball* Rock Climbing & Rappelling

* Zip Line* Drama* Golf* ATVs* Sailing* Canoeing* Windsurfing* Fishing* Bungee Trampoline Jumping* Weight Training* Exercise & Fitness* Dance & Ballet* Yoga

* Aerobics* Zumba* Music: Guitar, Keyboards, Drums* Mountain Biking* Arts & Crafts* Silk Screening* Fabric Painting* Cooking Classes* Cheerleading* Gymnastics* Radio-DJ* Hiking & Backpacking* Tennis* Roller Hockey* Field Hockey* Basketball* Baseball

* Softball* Lacrosse* Soccer* Bubble Soccer *Flag Football* Volleyball* Animal Care

* Petting Zoo* Digital Photography* Video Game Room* Academic Tutors & ESL