Equestrian Instructor/Wrangler

KVC Health Systems•Steelville, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

KVC’s Meramec Adventure Ranch is seeking Equestrian Instructors for its 10-week therapeutic summer adventure program in Steelville, Missouri. The Ranch serves at-risk youth, youth in residential treatment or foster care, youth on the Autism Spectrum, and Wounded Warriors and their families. Instructors teach and lead groups through horse programs, using equestrian activities to support campers’ growth, healing, confidence, relationships, and sense of purpose. The role includes teaching horse care, grooming, saddling, and riding techniques; leading trail rides, small cattle drives, and ranch work; and intentionally processing activities to foster individual growth and healing. Camp preparation and training run May 17 through June 1, followed by camp sessions from June 4 through August 1, with a break from June 29 through July 4.

Requirements

A calling or passion for the work.
Grit, a disciplined work ethic, and honesty.
Willingness to have fun and act silly.
Creativity and ideas.
Self-awareness, wisdom, and discernment.
Willingness to learn and humility.
Unconditional care, unwavering belief, and consistent accountability for yourself, the Ranch Family, and those served.
Experience in adventure activities and residential care or a related field.

Nice To Haves

Practicums and internships are welcome and encouraged.

Responsibilities

Teach and lead groups of youth and other campers through equestrian programs.
Teach horse care, grooming, saddling, and riding techniques.
Conduct trail rides, including small cattle drives and ranch work.
Intentionally process activities to foster individual growth and healing.
Use horses to help campers build confidence, relationships, and purpose, and to support healing and hope.