Wrangler: Open to men 3 years out of high school - must be 21 years and older. This position is residential and encompasses a variety of roles: wrangler, counselor, peer supervisor, trip leader, and logistics coordinator. A highly qualified candidate will have a high degree of self-motivation and have experience with and be comfortable leading western-style horseback rides to all ages (grade one through staff); packing pack horses for trips of up to 5 days; teaching basic horsemanship skills on the ground and while mounted; completing daily chores around the barn; counseling children ages 7-16 in the residential camp setting; working with and managing riding counselors to create a safe and fun experience at the barn; modeling healthy choices and behaviors for all campers and staff; leading safe, fun and enriching trips and activities; mediating conflicts in the living units and on trips; representing the goals and mission of the organization; acting with integrity and maintaining impeccable judgment; and assisting to create a respectful community.

General Responsibilities :

Being a responsible, dedicated role model to the campers; working with and managing counseling staff; providing organized, punctual and intentional leadership, creativity, direction and supervision during activities, trips and around the camp; utilizing the Sanborn mission statement as a framework for your work as a Youth Development Professional; taking ownership for your personal attitude, behavior and knowledge building; working with other staff members to provide a quality experience for all members of the camp community; and adjusting one's personal habits to the philosophy, policies and ideals of the camp including a comprehensive understanding of and respect for our time off/alcohol policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities :

• Assist the Riding Program Directors with preparing the horses for camp;
• Planning, executing and leading on or off camp trips, activities, evening and weekend programs and special events
• Maintaining a gentle, professional and educational tone at all times when working with both animals and people
• Being responsible for management of all campers and staff while they are at the stables
• Keeping all equipment, the stables, arena, horse pens, and all out buildings clean, organized and in good repair
• Cultivating clear communication between riding program and other areas of the camp program
• Early morning horse round up on a rotational schedule with staff and other wrangler assistance
• Assist the Ranch Manager with movement of livestock, fence repair, and other projects as they arise
• Taking care of basic veterinary needs of horses
• Thoroughly complete daily chores at the barn
• Being responsible for table supervision at meals
• Taking over duties for Ridge Leaders when they are on time-off or on trips (including evening Ridge walks)
• Being flexible in response to current and emergency situations and to shifts in responsibilities and assignments when camp is underway.

Benefits :

$2000.00, lodging, meals, laundry, and the opportunity to influence the lives of children in the out-of-doors.