Equestrian Program Consultant

Organizational Mission & Overview

Our mission is to bring out the limitless potential in young leaders through extraordinary experiences and nurturing relationships. At PEAK, we know that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.

PEAK’s Four Beliefs

Every living being has inherent value.

The community is better when everyone contributes.

We can only grow when we are honest about our mistakes.

Everyone has the power to change their world.

POSITION SUMMARY: Ensure a safe learning environment for horses and riders, helping care for the horses and providing guidance to instructors on programming. The Consultant will also be on call to address urgent and emergency situations with the horses as needed.

POSITION AVAILABILITY:This role begins with a required orientation from June 14 - 17. After orientation, the Equestrian Consultant will be onsite 1 day per session, and as needed in emergency situations. When on-site, if housing is needed, it can be provided. Position may require working weekends and nights. Camp session dates are as follows:

Session 1: June 27 - July 8

Session 2: July 11 - 22

Session 3: July 25 - August 5

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

• Ensure Equestrian Instructors and the Garden & Barn Assistant have the skills and training necessary to keep participants, staff, and horses safe and healthy while participating in equestrian programming.
• Oversee instructors as they maintain a herd of 6 horses, including maintaining feed, water, grain, supplements, wound care, and knowledge of turnout etc.
• Recognize and report to the Assistant Director of Programs and Facility Manager any program hazards and ensure those hazards are addressed before the program continues.
• Coordinate any necessary outside appointments for horse care, including scheduling vet and farrier visits and purchasing necessary products needed for horse care or equestrian programming.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This position is compensated at a rate of $27 per hour, pre-tax.
• Summer seasonal staff are paid on a bi-weekly basis and are classified as exempt, seasonal employees.

• Mileage is reimbursable to and from Boscobel’s Lake Valley Camp for approved visits.

• All meals are provided during camp sessions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• A belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people are able to achieve at the highest level imaginable.
• Ability to receive constructive feedback and coaching from supervisor and make necessary adjustments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers to achieve program objectives.
• Ability to support, and work with all camper age ranges at camp.
• Commitment to being punctual and adhering to a schedule provided by camp leadership.
• Possess strong communications skills and apply them with coworkers and supervisors, maintaining confidentiality of sensitive staff and camper information when necessary.
• Ability to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment and able to embrace change and be flexible.
• Barn or ranch management and herd health experience.
• Hands-on experience handling horses with a good understanding of their nature and the ability to foresee dangerous situations.
• Knowledgeable and comfortable while riding both in the arena and on trail.

EDUCATIONAL, CERTIFICATIONS, & LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 and/or have a high school diploma/GED before the position start date to apply.

REPORTING AND RELATIONSHIPS

• The Equestrian Consultant reports to the Assistant Director of Camp Programs.
• The Equestrian Consultant advises the Equestrian Instructors and Garden and Barn Assistant.

PHYSICAL & MENTAL DEMANDS & WORKING CONDITIONS

The mental and physical requirements and work environment conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Position requires standing, stooping, sitting, walking long distances on uneven terrain (5+ miles a day), and occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds with or without assistance.
• Camp activities are often loud, involving many people talking, yelling, cheering, etc., in indoor and outdoor settings.
• The camp environment is often hot, rainy, with bugs or other wildlife. Staff must be able to work outside in a nature setting for sustained periods of time without air conditioning.
• All PEAK Initiative properties, including Lake Valley Camp and the Milwaukee Program Center, are substance-free environments. Smoking, vaping, alcohol consumption, and the use of illicit drugs are strictly prohibited on all property regardless of whether or not staff are on break.
• Staff must be able to walk and perform activities in the dark in an outdoor, nature setting.
• Staff must be able to eat in a dining hall setting with 100+ people. The dining hall will be very busy and very noisy during these times and staff are expected to supervise and sit with their cabins throughout the meals.
• If staying onsite, staff must be able to reside in shared housing on the LVC overnight camp property in Boscobel, WI starting with staff training in June and ending after the last camp program lets out in mid-August.

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

PEAK Initiative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.