The YMCA of Pueblo is looking for Summer Staff for our resident camp at Camp Jackson. Do you have a passion for working with children? Do you love the outdoors? Are you an outgoing individual who enjoys having fun? Join our team of dedicated professionals in the beautiful San Isabel National Forest for an experience of a lifetime this summer. Camp Jackson, a branch of the YMCA of Pueblo, is a residential camp located in Rye, CO.

Camp Jackson is looking for an Equestrian Counselor who will enthusiastically represent the YMCA by displaying a positive attitude, maintaining a high level of energy and commitment to quality throughout all aspects of the job through the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. The Equestrian Counselor will assist in creating a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals while managing, feeding, caring for, and preparing a group of 10-14 horses as well as create programming for our Horsemasters and Horsemasters Jr. programs. In addition, the Equestrian Counselor will live with and supervise the cabin groups participating in the horse programs. This is a seasonal position.

Summer Season: 05/25/2024-08/02/2024 

Pay Rate: $400-475/week plus Room & Board

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.  We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Safety/Risk Management
• Child/Youth Development
• Horse Programming
• Program Design and Implementation
• Staff Supervision
• Will be required to work some stay over weekends as assigned
• These are not the only duties to be performed. Some duties may be reassigned, and other duties may be assigned as required.

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• Red Cross or equivalent CPR/First Aid Certification required
• Previous overnight camp experience preferred
• High School Diploma required
• Minimum of three months of full time or equivalent part time satisfactory and verifiable experience with middle school age children and teens. Six months is preferred.
• Must have a sincere and genuine interest in working with youth and should relate well to all age levels and backgrounds of people.
• Develop and facilitate lessons that teach leadership, counseling skills and camp program skills
• Physically fit and able to hike, walk, stand, bend and lift up to 50 lbs comfortably over the course of a day
• 1 Year previous equine experience required
• Mentally and visually alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents
• Physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and administer emergency care effectively
• 2 years previous camp experience preferred

• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
• Adult membership to the YMCA of Pueblo
• 50% discount on Association member rate for classes or programs that require a member fee
• Career development and training opportunities