Riding Instructor/Assistant Riding Instructor

Girl Scouts of West Central Florida • Wildwood, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Riding Instructor delivers basic horse programming for Girl Scout participants from kindergarten through 12th grade, sharing horsemanship skills through age-appropriate activities and modeling the Girl Scout Law. The role assesses riders at the beginning and end of each session and ensures safety and equipment checks are completed before riders mount. It also includes caring for and properly storing tack and program resources, completing administrative records, and performing feeding, mucking, and other light barn tasks as directed by the Barn Manager. Assistant Riding Instructors perform these responsibilities under the direction of the lead instructor on shift.

The position is seasonal and part-time at Camp Wildwood, Florida. Scheduling from fall through spring varies with programming and herd-maintenance needs. Teammates are expected to be flexible as assignments, priorities, and schedules may change. The role includes working with girls, parents, volunteers, and staff, following camp and council policies, and contributing to a positive, mission-centered work environment.

Requirements

• Experience in horsemanship applicable to basic equestrian programming.
• Ability to make independent decisions based on the safety of girls and horses while carrying out assigned plans and directives.
• Engaging verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use basic office equipment, including computers and phones.
• Ability to interact with others in person in varied indoor and outdoor settings.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching outdoors in extreme weather conditions.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to use camp equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Girl Scout and/or youth development experience.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Spanish language skills.
• Pride in achieving personal and team goals.
• Motivation by the Girl Scout mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic horse programming for participants from kindergarten through 12th grade.
• Assess riders’ skills at the beginning and end of each session.
• Complete safety and equipment checks before riders mount.
• Oversee cleaning and storage of tack and other resources used in programming or herd care during assigned shifts.
• Follow camp rules, staff policies, and best practices.
• Maintain a positive and professional manner with girls, parents, volunteers, and staff.
• Collect and compile waivers and rosters and complete herd, barn, and incident reports as needed.
• Perform feeding, mucking, and light barn-related tasks as directed by the Barn Manager.
• For Assistant Riding Instructors, perform these responsibilities under the direction of the designated lead riding instructor.
• Model the Girl Scout Law and care for horses, the barn, and council resources.
• Follow council work plans, regulatory practices, and protocols, and raise observations and ideas to camp management.

Benefits

• Training in Girl Scout programming, barn and herd care, safety protocols, and best practices.
• Ongoing coaching.
• Mission moments to inspire mission-driven and member-centric actions and decisions.
• A work environment that fosters and celebrates achievement, belonging, and commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed