SEASONAL STAFF - CAMP WaBak

(Travelers Rest, SC Area)

May 20, 2024 through July 27, 2024 

This position stays onsite (including overnight)

Sunday, 12:00 p.m. –  Friday, 4:00 p.m. 

1 Saturday required: July 27 – camp clean-up day 

Dates off: July 4-6, 2024 

Girl Scouts of South Carolina – Mountains to Midlands council is the largest organization serving girls in South Carolina. Our mission is to build girls of courage, confidence, and character who make the world a better place.  If you love the outdoors and love kids, a position at Camp WaBak—our 130-acre overnight camp in the northwestern area of Greenville County—might be perfect for you. Our camp staff supervise, and guide girls aged 1st-12th grade as they participate in a wide variety of camp programming including swimming, boating, archery, hiking, tent camping, arts and crafts, cookouts, campfires, team building, and more!
 

POSITION SUMMARY 

The Equestrian Assistant will organize and conduct, in conjunction with the Equestrian Manager and Equestrian Lead Counselor, a complete, progressive horsemanship program. The incumbent will assist with an instructional and recreational riding program, and horse care. This position reports to the Equestrian Manager. 

Explore more about Overnight Camp at Camp WaBak: https://www.gssc-mm.org/en/get-involved/camps-and-properties.html

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• No prior Girl Scout experience required to apply.
• Must be at least 18 years old. 
• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful reference check, drug screen and background check.
• Experience teaching horsemanship lessons and equestrian care to children. 
• Experience caring for a herd (including feeding, grooming, barn cleaning, implementing horse programs, ordering supplies, medical attention, etc.). 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to make independent decisions, interact effectively with staff and volunteers, and work well with children.   
• First Aid and CPR certification required (available during staff training).    
• Upon hire, must hold personal membership in the Girl Scout organization and subscribe to the tenets of the Girl Scout Promise and Law.
• Ability to drive preferred but is not required. Drivers must have personal transportation and the ability to drive. Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain personal auto insurance which meets the council insurance company’s requirement for coverage. 
• Individuals who are Bilingual (Spanish) are encouraged to apply.
•  Assists in the smooth functioning of summer camp by performing other duties as assigned.

•  Assist in all areas of equestrian programs and operations including duties with feeding, grooming, cleaning stalls, arenas, and paddocks, maintaining tack and other equipment. 
• Assist in all equine program lessons including riding lessons, ground lessons, and stable management, as assigned by the Equestrian Manager. 
• Participate in general camp activities and girl supervision as needed during non-equestrian time. 
• Work alongside the Equestrian Manager and Equestrian Lead Counselor in maintaining the equestrian area and equipment, facilitating the program, caring for the herd, and supervising girls while in this program area. 
• Learn and implement the crisis management plan, including emergency procedures. Be aware of the ongoing medical needs of the campers. 
• Incumbent will primarily sleep in a girl unit (sometimes in a separate counselor cabin, and sometimes in an attached but separate room) and is expected to help with nighttime supervision and morning routines. 
• Work a rotating schedule as assigned by the Equestrian Manager to feed and care for the herd on non-camp days. Adjusted, alternate time off will be provided during the week. 

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Activities occur both inside and outside with employee subject to both environmental conditions to include fluctuating weather conditions (hot, cold, windy, etc.) as well as outdoor exposure to variety of vegetation and animals.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work with fingers, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to perform light work exerting up to 40 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Is required to regularly pick up saddles, supporting equipment to include horse blankets and bridles that may independently and/or combined exceed 25 lbs.
• Is required to also assist riders (lifting at times, depending on needs) up into a saddle as well as assist with dismounting riders as needed and requested.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

Summer seasonal employment is a unique experience and falls under the seasonal exemption standard categorized as “seasonal amusement or recreational establishment” by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), the Department of Labor (DOL). This exempts the position from federal minimum and overtime wage requirements as we compensate a daily rate plus. The potential weekly maximum earnings for this position is between $250 - $280 depending on experience, availability, scheduling, and any related certifications. Seasonal staff are eligible for a performance based bonus that will be paid after the first 4 weeks of summer camp and at the end of summer camp.  This is a seasonal position only with no eligibility for benefits.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (E.O.E.)

Girl Scouts of South Carolina - Mountains to Midlands (GSSC-MM) is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with GSSC-MM, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@gssc-mm.org . GSSC-MM reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.