The posting
Camp Speers, Poconos| Seasonal | $400 - $450 per week
Do you love connecting with people and sharing your passion with others? We are looking for an Assistant Equestrian Camp Director to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the summer camp community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community. Some rewards for joining our team:
Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
Flexible work schedule
Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!
What is needed for this job as our Assistant Equestrian Camp Director:
21+ years of age
3+ years of experience working at Camp Speers or a comparable program
Strong knowledge of horse care, stable management, and riding instruction; CHA or equivalent instructor certification preferred
Ability to work effectively with individuals of all ages and skill levels
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving abilities
Energetic, creative, and team-oriented, with a commitment to the YMCA mission
Passion for member service and the ability to foster a culture of service excellence
The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Assistant Equestrian Camp Director:
Assist in developing and implementing riding curricula focused on safety, enjoyment, and skill progression
Enforce riding procedures and ensure compliance with YMCA, ACA, CHA, and risk management standards
Evaluate participants, assign riding levels, and schedule appropriate lessons
Provide riding instruction and teach basic horsemanship and horse management
Assist with daily horse care, feeding, health checks, and routine stable maintenance
Maintain clean and safe stables, riding rings, pastures, fences, and surrounding ranch areas
Identify horse health concerns and facility maintenance needs, reporting or addressing them as appropriate
Supervise riding staff and coordinate staff assignments in the Director’s absence
Support camp programming, special events, and administrative operations to ensure a safe, engaging, and high-quality experience for campers and staff
Assist with emergency preparedness, crisis management, and the implementation of safety procedures.Contribute to seasonal evaluations, inventory, end-of-season reports, and recommendations for future programming
Promote a positive camp environment that encourages personal growth, respect, and well-being
Model professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and excellent member service
Maintain knowledge of YMCA policies, safety practices, applicable regulations, and industry standards
What you can expect:
Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
Opportunities to learn and grow
Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
Great members to work with every day!
After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you! Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.



