2026 Summer Schools and Camps - Horsemanship Instructor
About The Position
The Horsemanship Instructor is responsible for teaching Balanced Seat English Equitation, Mounted Drill, and Horsemanship skills to approximately 25-30 students per day. This role involves the primary responsibility for the safe, enjoyable, and effective implementation of the Culver Summer School of Horsemanship/Cavalry Curriculum. The instructor will teach student groups or individuals, covering basic to advanced English riding techniques and horsemanship, with equitation skills appropriate to the assigned level being required. The position is assigned duties for 7 weeks.
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.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of college is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for Balanced Seat English Equitation, Mounted Drill, and Horsemanship skills instruction for approximately 25-30 students per day.
- 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.
- Ensures equitation skills appropriate to the level assigned are required.
Benefits
- Access to on-site Fitness Center
- Access to impressive campus and world-class facilities
- FREE meals in the dining halls
- Boarding (Upper School staff live in dorms or barracks and Woodcraft staff lives in cabins)
- Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services
- Discount at the campus store and Uniform Shop
- Tuition Remission Program for eligible children attending CSSC
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
