Horsemanship Instructor
About The Position
Welcome to the home of LEADERS. Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character. Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students. Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis.
Requirements
- Must be able to work within a small team to achieve the outputs.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
- At least 3 years of experience in all phases of equine instruction, including an instructional qualification with a recognized national governing body.
- Must be a capable trainer with the ability to train unbroken horses and maintain trained horses as they develop.
- Must have a solid understanding of the safety procedures that are required to handle and train large animals.
- Must be able to identify lameness and injuries in horses and be able to provide some veterinary treatments to the horses.
Responsibilities
- Provides instruction in a learning environment that enables students to learn basic to advanced techniques in all disciplines of riding.
- Coaching & mentoring
- Training young horses and maintaining trained horses
- Saddlery, and equipment inventory
- Delivering stable management to maintain the herd's health
- Pasture management and care
- Maintaining barn standards
- Participate in various clubs and activities
- Coach athletic teams
- Perform student supervisory and chaperone duties
- Engage in other duties assigned by the proper authorities
Benefits
- Medical (Health Savings Account available)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications
- Life Insurance
- 403b retirement account with a very generous company match
- On-site Fitness Center
- 10 paid holidays
- 200 hours of paid vacation time
- Professional development opportunities
- FREE meals in the dining hall
- Limited laundry and dry-cleaning services
- Discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop
- Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities for eligible children attending both schools and camps
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
