2027 Summer Schools and Camps - Horsemanship Instructor

Culver Academies • Culver, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Horsemanship Instructor provides instruction in Balanced Seat English Equitation, Mounted Drill, and horsemanship skills to approximately 25–30 students per day. The instructor has primary responsibility for the safe, enjoyable, and effective implementation of the Culver Summer School of Horsemanship/Cavalry Curriculum and is assigned duties for seven weeks. Horsemanship staff teach individuals or groups at basic through advanced levels in English riding techniques and horsemanship. Equitation skills appropriate to the assigned level are required.

Culver Summer Schools & Camps is a summer program on a 1,800-acre campus on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee in Indiana. Staff support the safety and well-being of campers and students and are expected to follow program rules, regulations, safety protocols, and procedures. The program is a culturally diverse community, with 30% of its camper and student population coming from outside the United States. Culver partners with IENA for J-1 visas for qualifying international staff, but does not guarantee visas; international staff are subject to the terms of their placement-agency agreement.

A mandatory one-week summer staff orientation runs June 12–17, 2027, before Woodcraft Camp and Upper School. Some positions require more than one week of orientation. The Horsemanship Instructor position is assigned duties for seven weeks.

Requirements

• Graduate of high school or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Equitation skills appropriate to the assigned level.
• Desire and ability to work with children and teenagers.
• Demonstrate honesty, self-discipline, consideration, cooperation, and strong leadership skills.
• Be an efficient communicator and positive role model.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward coworkers, campers, students, and parents.
• Ability to accept supervision, guidance, evaluations, and feedback.
• Be in good health and have vitality and physical stamina.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of college is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach Balanced Seat English Equitation, Mounted Drill, and horsemanship skills to approximately 25–30 students per day.
• Implement the Culver Summer School of Horsemanship/Cavalry Curriculum safely, effectively, and in an enjoyable manner.
• Instruct individuals or groups in English riding techniques and horsemanship at basic through advanced levels.
• Support the safety and well-being of campers and students.
• Know and enforce program rules, regulations, safety protocols, and procedures.
• Maintain professional boundaries with campers, students, and staff.
• Report to work on time and in proper attire, including appropriate grooming.

Benefits

• Access to an on-site Fitness Center and campus facilities.
• Free meals in the dining halls.
• Boarding accommodations; Woodcraft staff live in cabins, while Upper School staff live in dorms or barracks.
• Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services.
• Discount at the campus store and Uniform Shop.
• Tuition Remission Program for eligible children attending Culver Summer Schools & Camps.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED