Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding Position Announcement
Horseback Riding Instructors, Camp High Rocks, Cedar Mountain, NC Camp High Rocks, a private boys camp in Western North Carolina, has instructor openings for male and female counselors for it's summer riding program. Instructors must be experienced in forward seat riding. Our program emphasizes individual skills development and de-emphasizes competitive aspects of riding.
Qualifications: At least 19 years of age or rising college sophomore, riding experience. teaching experience or other work with children is preferred. Benefits: From $250 to $400 per week for the nine week season, depending on experience and qualifications. Room, board and laundry are included. Dates: May 28- August 9, 2008 Application Procedure: To receive staff application packet call (828) 885-2153 or go to our How to Apply for a Position page. |
Horseback Riding Director, Camp High Rocks, Cedar Mountain, NC Camp High Rocks, a private boys camp in Western North Carolina, has a male or female riding director opening for its summer riding program. Our program emphasizes the non-competitive aspects of English horsemanship, focusing on non-abusive riding, effective communication with the horse, skill development, and using horses to enhance a child's self image. We strive to teach riding skills and horse care in a safe and fun atmosphere.
Qualifications: At least 21 years of age. Possess skills and confidence in the leading and organization of English horsemanship. Prefer leadership in an English riding program and teaching experience or other work with children. Benefits: From $320 - $550 per week for the nine-week season and one week of orientation, depending on experience and qualifications. Room and board is included. Dates: May 26- August 9, 2008 Application Procedure: To receive staff application packet call (828) 885-2153 or go to our How to Apply for a Position page.
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Responsibilities:
Instruct riding to campers 8 to 16 years of age. Beginning instruction
starts in one of our five rings and progresses to cross country,
jumping and trail riding throughout our 1,100 acre facility.
Male counselors also serve as cabin counselors for groups of
6 boys. Female staff would not serve as cabin counselors but
have other responsibilities.
Responsibilities:
Implement program goals, organize riding schedule, lead a staff
of seven, assist in the development of staff, overall organization
of the program. The riding director will work very closely
with the barn manager in the care of 35+ horses. Other
duties include instruction of riding to campers 8 to 16 years
of age. Beginning instruction starts in one of our five
rings and progresses to jumping and trail riding throughout
our 1,100 acre facility.