Horse Ranch Summer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

D.R. Horton, Inc., the largest homebuilder in the U.S., was founded in 1978 and is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. It is engaged in the construction and sale of high quality homes designed principally for the entry-level and first time move-up markets. The Company also provides mortgage financing and title services for homebuyers through its mortgage and title subsidiaries.  Please visit our website at www.drhorton.com for more information.

D.R. Horton, Inc. is currently looking for a Camp Counselor. The right candidate is responsible for the well-being and safety of children at Camp Horton.  Responsibilities will include coordinating activities for the campers and supervising campers to make sure they are safe and happy.  The Camp Counselor is expected to work with a diverse group of campers while modeling respectful behavior.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in training workshops before camp sessions
• Assist in set-up, preparation, and clean-up of camp events
• Implement and maintain the daily camp schedule
• Supervise campers of different ages during activities
• Comply with Camp Horton's safety policies
• Partner with Camp Medic to attend to camper injuries and illnesses
• Enforce camp rules and address safety concerns, notifying camp management of any issues with horses, equipment, campers and/or the facility
• Actively collaborate with other Camp Counselors, Ranch staff, and departments
• Build relationships with campers through compassion and understanding to ensure a positive summer experience
• Facilitate all camp events and activities including roll call and instruction
• Care for stock and horses including feeding, grooming, gathering horses, saddling, and adjusting saddles for campers
• Teach campers riding skills and safely lead trail rides on horse or ATV
• Maintain barn and horse areas
• Maintain camp ATVs and equipment through basic maintenance and safety practices
• Participate in various activities including swimming, fishing, horseback riding, ATV riding, teambuilding games, etc.
• Effectively communicate with parents of campers when necessary
• Conducts all business in a professional and ethical manner to serve customers and increase the goodwill and profit of the company
• Ability to work long hours as needed
• Ability to travel overnight

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum 18 years old
• Previous positive experience working with children and horses required
• Pass State Required Background Check
• Possess valid Driver’s License
• Eligible to work in the United States
• CPR Certified (or capable of passing qualification prior to start date)
• Counselor candidates will be required to submit a riding and saddling video to the designated ranch/camp staff prior to hire.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written oral form or via DRH applications
• Proficiency with MS Office and email
• Ability to stand and walk for 4 hours straight or up to a full 8-hour day; sit for extended periods; kneel and bend at the waist; climb, balance and stoop, crouch or crawl; walk up and down stairs; walk on unlevel terrain; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.  Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision
• Must be able to work outside and in all types of weather conditions
• The noise level is generally moderate, but might be loud during camp activities

Preferred Qualifications

• Current college enrolled student preferred
• Previous experience as a Camp Counselor or Camp Leader preferred
• Previous horseback experience with rodeo, equestrian events, and/or ranch work strongly preferred

Come join a winning team with a Fortune 500 company! We are growing fast and are looking for enthusiastic attitudes and team players to join our success. We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401(K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Vacation, Sick, Personal Time and Company Holidays
• Multiple Voluntary and Company provided Benefits

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