Summer Western Youth Horsemanship School Night Counselor

If you are a current University employee, please use the internal career site to apply for this position.

Job Description

This posting is for a part-time, non-benefited, non-exempt position for a night shift counselors.

Skills/Training or Other Specific Requirements: Work well with youth. Exhibit an outgoing personality. Have excellent communication skills.
    
Responsibilities
•    Supervise dorm and evening activities
•    Reside in dorm with campers during the entire session
•    Handle difficult situations or conflicts in a professional manner
•    Oversee walks around campus grounds

National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Competencies
● Leadership: Horsemanship School Night Counselor oversees the students during evening and night hours. Horsemanship School Night Counselor is responsible for ensuring the safety and wellbeing of students.
● Teamwork/Collaboration: Horsemanship School Night Counselor also works with other staff to facilitate the flow of the evening activities and to assist with any arising issues.
● Career Management: Horsemanship School Night Counselor will gain experience to help further their abilities in a communication related field. Horsemanship School Night Counselor will also develop leadership and communication skills valuable in most professional fields.
● Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Horsemanship School Night Counselor is able to solve issues involving students and their relationship with their peers. Horsemanship School Night Counselor demonstrates ability to listen and to console youth if the situation deem necessary.
● Professionalism/Work Ethic: Horsemanship School Night Counselor must conduct themselves in a professional manner, yet make the experience fun and enjoyable for the youth.
● Oral/Written Communication: Horsemanship School Night Counselor is able to explain specific directions.

Does this position require student to work outside the normal business hours for 8AM-5PM, Monday through Friday? Yes

For optimal consideration of your applicant file, faculty applications must include a cover letter; current Resume or Curriculum Vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and the contact information for three professional references with your application. Staff applications must include a current Resume or Curriculum Vitae and cover letter with your application.

The University of Findlay is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. It is the university's policy to prohibit discrimination and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment, without regard to their race, sex (including gender identity/expression), color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, military or sexual orientation.