D.R. Horton - Fort Stockton, TX
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Fort Stockton, TX
Construction of Buildings
About the position
D.R. Horton, Inc. is seeking Camp Counselors for their West Texas Children's Camp in Fort Stockton, TX, which runs for four weeks from June 2nd to 27th. The role involves leading various camper-friendly activities while serving as a role model and instilling essential life skills in campers aged 9-13. Counselors will engage with campers, facilitate games, and create a memorable summer experience.
Responsibilities
- 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 First Aid Specialist 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
- Effectively communicate with parents/guardians when necessary
- 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.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum age of 18
- High School Diploma or GED required; college preferred
- Previous positive experience working with children required
- Previous experience as a Camp Counselor or Camp Leader strongly preferred
- Previous horseback experience with rodeo, equestrian events, and/or ranch work strongly preferred
- 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)
Benefits
- Travel accommodations to/from the camp
- Room and board for selected counselors
