Position Overview:
We are seeking a fun and adaptable individual who is motivated, engaging, responsible, and has a genuine passion for both children and horses.
Our Junior Counsellors will wear many hats throughout their days, from helping to ensure the property is tidy and prepared for the camper’s arrival, setting up and animating activities throughout the day, helping campers tack up and put away their ponies, leading the ponies on trails around the farm, among other various responsibilities that might be assigned.
Junior counsellors work alongside, and report to, the 2 Senior counsellors who are onsite all day to oversee and lead the camp activities.
Our ideal candidates will bring a positive and energetic vibe with them, and a willingness to share that energy with the campers. They’ll be willing to take responsibility and ownership of their assigned tasks, and complete them with to the very best of their abilities no matter how big or small.
The first week of camp starts June 24, 2024. In addition, there will be a paid orientation day before the start of camp to provide training and to set expectations for the role.
Camp Weeks:
WEEK 1: June 24 – June 28 WEEK 2: July 1 – July 5 WEEK 3: July 15 – July 19 WEEK 4: July 22 – July 26 WEEK 5: August 5 – August 9 WEEK 6: August 12 – August 16
We are ideally looking for candidates that can do all 6 weeks of camp during the summer, however we still encourage you to apply even if you can only do some of the above listed weeks.
About Neverland:
Neverland Farm is a small horsemanship academy (hunter/jumper) approximately 20 minutes from the island of Montreal in the town of Saint-Lazare.
We are home to 20 ponies, on just under 20 acres of mostly forested land.
Our ponies live in herds and the majority of them spend most of their days and nights living outdoors amongst the trees, with sandy, variable terrain under their hooves.
Our camps are host to many of our regular program participants, but also attract pony lovers from all walks of life and experience with horses. We even have campers who come from as far as LA and Germany to join us at Neverland!
The programs are adaptable, and we arrange the riding components to group campers by their abilities, which allows us to provide an engaging and safe experience for everyone.
As with all of our programs, we place a high priority on teaching traditional horsemanship, which expects campers to learn and participate in the care of their mounts for the week.
Responsibilities:
- Arriving at camp early to set up daily activities before campers arrive
- Welcoming campers at the start of each day
- Animation of activities, ensuring a lively and enjoyable camp experience
- Assist in the supervision and instruction of campers during horseback riding lessons.
- Collaborate with experienced riding instructors to ensure a safe and enjoyable equestrian program.
- Aid in the care and maintenance of horses, including grooming, feeding, and stable upkeep.
- Leading, supporting, and encouraging beginner riders
- Assist in organizing and leading activities both horse-related and arts & crafts
- Help animate play-based learning during free time
- Ensuring a smooth departure for campers, tidying up from the day’s activities and organizing for the next day
- Act as a positive role model for campers, promoting teamwork, respect, and sportsmanship.
- Foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere that encourages campers to develop confidence and skills in horseback riding.
- Participate in a paid orientation day to enhance your knowledge of equine care, safety procedures, and the responsibilities you’ll have as a camp counsellor
Requirements:
- Dynamic and outgoing personality
- Knowledge of and experience working with horses
- Experience working with children
- Minimum age requirement of 15
- Strong work ethic
- Enthusiasm for working with children in an outdoor camp setting
- Basic knowledge and experience in horseback riding.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
Hours:
This position is 6 weeks of full time work during the summer break. The camp weeks are offered in 3, 2-week segments, with a 1-week break in between each segment. The hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Mondays through Fridays.
Camp Weeks:
WEEK 1: June 24 – June 28 WEEK 2: July 1 – July 5 WEEK 3: July 15 – July 19 WEEK 4: July 22 – July 26 WEEK 5: August 5 – August 9 WEEK 6: August 12 – August 16
Pay/Salary:
$15.25 per hour
Interested in the position?
If you have any questions, or run into any issues with your submission, please email us at info@neverlandponies.com