2026 Summer Schools and Camps - Horsemanship Instructor
About The Position
Responsible for Balanced Seat English Equitation, Mounted Drill, and Horsemanship skills instruction for approximately 25-30 students per day. The Horsemanship Instructor has the primary responsibility for safe, enjoyable, and effective implementation of the Culver Summer School of Horsemanship/Cavalry Curriculum, and is assigned duties for 7 weeks. Horsemanship staff instructs student groups or individuals, from basic to advanced, English riding techniques and horsemanship. Equitation skills appropriate to the level assigned are required. Culver Summer Schools and Camps are a culturally diverse community. 30% of our camper/student population hail from outside of the United States. We partner with IENA for J-1 visas for qualifying International Staff members. Please note, our International Staff are subject to the terms laid out in their agreement with their placement agency. Culver does not guarantee J-1 visas.
Requirements
- Graduate of High School or equivalent, at least 18 years of age (at least 1 year of college is highly preferred).
- Desire and ability to work with children/teenagers.
- Demonstrate honesty, self-discipline, consideration, cooperation, and strong leadership skills at all times.
- Must be an efficient communicator and positive role model.
- Maintain a positive and respectful attitude towards coworkers, campers/students, and parents.
- Know and enforce the Rules and Regulations, in addition to all Safety protocols and procedures.
- Maintain professional boundaries with all campers/students and staff.
- Consistently report to work on time and in proper attire, including proper grooming, to perform assigned duties.
- Ability to accept supervision and guidance in the form of evaluations and feedback.
- Be in good health, vitality, and physical stamina.
- Equitation skills appropriate to the level assigned are required.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for Balanced Seat English Equitation, Mounted Drill, and Horsemanship skills instruction for approximately 25-30 students per day.
- The Horsemanship Instructor has the primary responsibility for safe, enjoyable, and effective implementation of the Culver Summer School of Horsemanship/Cavalry Curriculum
- Instructs student groups or individuals, from basic to advanced, English riding techniques and horsemanship.
Benefits
- Culver offers FREE meals in the dining halls, boarding (please note: Upper School staff live in dorms or barracks and Woodcraft staff lives in cabins), limited laundry and dry-cleaning services, and a discount at the campus store and Uniform Shop.
- A strong Tuition Remission Program for your eligible children attending CSSC is also available.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
