Part Time Equestrian Staff

Who We Are:

Established in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in 1983, Camp Horizons is a diverse community of campers and staff members from across the United States and around the world working, playing, and learning together, Since our founding, we have been fully accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), an organization that has been ensuring that American summer camps provide only the safest and highest caliber of programming for almost a century. Offering a variety of activities that challenge our campers to reach their full potential as individuals ad team players, we are dedicated to making sure that campers experience their best summer ever at Camp Horizons and come to see their new camp friend as their new camp family.

Love working with horses? Make it your job!

The Outdoor Learning Center and Camp Horizons are looking for compassionate, knowledgeable, and caring staff to lead groups through equestrian experiences such as trail rides, ring rides, and horse care lessons in addition to caring for our herd of horses. You’ll develop your skills and love of horses while providing unforgettable experiences for our clients of a variety of ages and abilities.

Equestrian Program Staff are responsible for the care and management of groups while delivering high-quality equestrian programming. They are expected to create a positive atmosphere while establishing opportunities for learning and growth for our clients. Our clients include public and private schools, colleges and universities, scout groups, specialty retreats, as well as campers ages 6-16. Instructors will also be responsible for the logistics before, during, and after the programming. This includes providing care for our herd of horses, preparing riding rings, preparing equipment, as well as cleaning and general maintenance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• April-June Assist with and facilitate ring rides, trail rides, and horse care through the Outdoor Learning Center.
  • Weekends required, with flexible weekday hours.
• June-July-August Assist with and facilitate English riding lessons and horse care for Camp Horizons campers, ages 6-16
  • Facilitate trail rides
  • Monday-Friday with weekend work available.
• September-November Assist with and facilitate ring rides, trail rides, and horse care through the Outdoor
  • Flexible weekday hours.
• December-March Participate as needed in the overall care of the horses, equestrian area, and equipment.
  • Assist with re-conditioning horses in the middle of March as weather allows.
• Additional Responsibilities Participate in the maintenance of our herd of horses including feeding, grooming, haying, watering, exercising, daily turn out, and cleaning stalls and paddocks.
• Promotes a safe environment where individuals will feel comfortable challenging themselves
• Recognizes and responds to opportunities for problem solving with the group

Experience

• Minimum 1-year equestrian experience such as riding lessons, horse care, and trail rides
• Experience working with children preferred

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age
• Current First Aid and CPR or willingness to attain