Lead Wrangler
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Job Title: Lead Wrangler
Region/Location: Colorado, Rocky Mountains
Department: Camp, OPP
Occupational Job Group: Summer Camp
Pay Range: $540 a week plus food and lodging (valued at $200)
Reports To: Assistant ranch Director and/or hiring manager
Date: May-August (exact dates TBD)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Terms: Seasonal, Full Time, Onsite
Supervisory Responsibility: Wranglers
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GENERAL PURPOSE: As a member of a horse and barn staff team, the lead wrangler is responsible for the oversight and implementation of on-site horse program based on camp wide goals, policies, and procedures at a Girl Scouts of Colorado (GSCO) camp property. This position is also responsible for, as a team, caring for a herd of 15-20 horses. Additionally, this role supports the property, hospitality, operational, program, health, & cabin leadership team as needed as part of the camp team. A primary function of this, and every other job at camp, is to ensure that each member, guest and visitor receives the highest caliber of service.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES ***(Employees are held accountable for all duties of this job)
General Responsibilities
Work on a team of 2-4 other ranch staff caring for horses and farm animals including but not limited to; feeding, grooming, tacking, general first aid of animals and mucking.
Assist Barn Specialist with daily care of various barn animals need as needed.
Maintain the cleanliness and organization of all farm/barn/arena/pasture areas.
Assist in the care & management of program, horse, and barn equipment, including storage, maintenance, cleanliness, and usage in coordination with fellow team members.
Provide and/or support emergency procedures during on-site and off-site trip incidents.
Provide and/or support health and wellness practices.
Provide assistance/coverage as necessary to all additional operational and program staff.
Support the work of the cabin, health, site, kitchen, and housekeeping staff as needed.
Program Responsibilities
Instruct & supervise western horse riding (including but not limited to trail rides around property, maneuvers, and activities in arenas) to 12-15 riders at a time. Ensuring safety and adaptations to meet the needs of all riders.
Camper Leadership & Supervision
While on horse trails or when assigned as needed, act ‘in loco parentis’ and guide a group of campers during overnight camp sessions.
Support & counsel campers in daily living, camp activities, and developing peer relationships.
Staff Leadership & Supervision
Supervise a team of 2-4 wranglers for the delivery of the horse program.
Create daily (7 days a week), weekly, and summer chore schedules for wrangler staff.
Train & orient of proper use of specialized areas, materials, and delivery of program.
Verify wrangler & general staff competence before assigning them to participate in horse riding or a supervisory role. Monitor their performance throughout the season.
Provide evaluation and coaching for assigned staff.
Administration
Manage administrative responsibilities in a timely, independent, and detail-oriented manner.
Work on the development, review, and assist in the creation of daily, weekly, and activity schedules, in cooperation with other staff, based on camp program, camper planning, and camp goals.
Provide a system for accurate logs, forms, inventory, and record keeping.
Provide & participate in camper and staff feedback forms as necessary for the overall camp’s strategic planning.
Participate in regular staff meetings and training for planning purposes, communication resolutions, and carrying out assignments.
Coordinate and communicate schedules to campers & staff as necessary.
Carry out ongoing observations to assure that goals and expectations of leadership & program delivery are positive and appropriate.
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