Barn Staff Level 2

Girl Scouts of Central Texas

Job Description

Job Title: Barn Staff Level 2                                             FLSA Status: Seasonal

Department: Camp Services                                           Reports To: Assistant Equestrian Manager

Location: Camp Texlake                                                  Rate: $400/week

Job Purpose: Barn Staff Level 2 will assist in the care of the horses and the barn facility, instruct campers and Summer Camp Staff members in proper riding procedures, enrich camper riding skills, and encourage progression in the camp riding program.  

Essential Functions 

• Provide programming for campers as directed by the Assistant Equestrian Manager and Equestrian Manager.
• Responsible forassistingwith all camp programs, after primary horse program responsibilities have been completed for the day.
• Responsible for ensuring campers and staff follow health and safety standards on Camp.
• Responsible for check-in and check-out procedures and other assigned duties and responsibilities.
• Work closely with the Assistant Equestrian Manager and Equestrian Manager to ensure adherence to the State of Texas laws and regulationsregardingequestrian activities.
• Provide quality customer service that resolves concernsin a timely manner.
• Perform other duties that support camp programming and campers as assigned.
• Provide quality customer service that resolves concernsin a timely manner. 
• Assistwith campercheck inandcheck outprocedures.
• Engages inproblem-solving skills, by clarifying desired information, researching,locatingand delivering findings and solutions.
• Displays professional demeanor, and integrityat all times.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment ofinclusivity.
• Adheres to the policies of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas and promotes Girl Scouting in a positive manner to the public as well as to all internal and external customers.
• Performs other duties or assists other projects as assigned. 

Required Qualifications 

• Must be 18 years of age by June 1, 2026.
• Ability to make a commitment to the philosophy of Girl Scouting, both nationally and locally.
• Ability to effectively interact, work, and collaborate with people of various cultural backgrounds and promote an environment ofinclusivity.
• Mustresideon camp for duration of summer camp employment. 
• Yearly membership in GSUSA is required.
• Satisfactory results from a criminal background check are required.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Training in Girl Scout outdoor program, camp counseling, leadership, andhorsemanshiptraining techniques is preferred.
• Experience with horses is preferred. 
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred. 
• First aid training is desirable.
• Fluent in Spanish and English is preferred.

Physical Requirements 

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and twisting upper body.
• Capable of lifting, up to, 50lbs.

• Capable of viewing computer monitor for long periods.

Environmental Demands 

• Outdoor activity and exposure to weather.
• Continuous requirement for professional demeanor and appropriate camp staff attire.
• A criminal background check is required.
• Continuous work as a team member and ability to work independently with some supervision.
• Frequent work under stress and under pressure of deadlines with overlapping projects.
• Continuous ability to work well with others.

Important Note: The information contained in this job description is intended to outline the general nature and scope of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as a contract, or as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and capabilities required of a person employed in this capacity. Job descriptions are subject to change at the discretion of the Girl Scouts of Central Texas. 

Girl Scouts of Central Texas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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