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Full Time Assistant Equestrian Director Position open at YMCA Camp Willson, Ohio.Duties include working on a team of caring people and managing a herd of 50 horses. Applicant will develop horse programs, teach lessons, lead trail rides, cookouts and overnights. This includes directing the summer Ranch program. Benefits include room and board, vacation days, health, dental and vision insurance options. Good communication skills to work will all ages. Willson is an accredited site through both CHA and ACA. Resumes or inquiries to bpowers@ymcacampwillson.org 1-800-423-0427
Classroom Teacher/ Riding Instructor: North Country School (www.nct.org), a small boarding school for student in grades 4-9 located in Lake Placid, NY is welcoming résumés from candidates interested in pursuing a position that combines classroom teaching and working with a recreational riding program. Teaching openings include ESL, Learning Specialist, and math/social studies in a 4th/5th grade classroom. Minimally qualified candidates will have a four-year degree, one full year of classroom teaching, and significant experience riding. Start date is September 1, 2009. Please send a resume and cover letter, either electronically or by mail to: Libby Doan, Assistant Head. North Country School, 4382 Cascade Road Lake Placid, NY 12946 ldoan@northcountryschool.org
The C5 Youth Foundation of Southern California is looking to hire a CHA certified Lead Horse Instructor to work at our residential summer camp located in Hyattville, Wy. C5 is a leadership development program for select, high potential, inner city youth showing an aptitude for success. Lead Instructor must have experience leading trail rides, teaching basic horse care and ranch work, as well as the ability to implement and facilitate C5 equestrian curriculum. Help youth develop leadership skills through horseback riding activities. Live and work on a beautiful sprawling facility near the foothills of the Big Horn Mountains. Applicants must be available from June 12th through August 28th. Room & board are provided, along with a competitive compensation package depending on experience. Accepting applications immediately! Contact Sarah at (213) 863-8444 or sarahk@c5yf.org.
University of Connecticut - Lecturer in Equine Science, Storrs, CT. This is an 11-month, non-tenure track appointment, annually renewable based on performance at the rank of Lecturer in the Department of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, University of Connecticut. The Lecturer will be expected to teach several academic (credit) courses related to the use, training and riding of horses and to oversee a large and successful extracurricular (non-credit) riding program. A Bachelor degree is required. A M.S. or M.A. in Animal Science, Education or closely related field and/or college level instruction is preferred. Screening of applications will begin on May 29, 2009 and will continue until the position is filled. For additional position description and how to apply please visit www.canr.uconn.edu/ansci/equine.htm
YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin is looking for An Assistant Equestrian Director – Our goal is to build better people through our programs and activities. This position is routinely involved with the care and feeding of our herd of horses, as well as programming for lessons, overnight camp, and day camp. Looking for a responsible and knowledgeable horse person. This position is paid on a weekly basis, and comes with housing and meals provided. Currently seasonal through the end of summer, with the possibility to carry on year round. If you are interested please contact Raina Baker at 888-909-2267 or e-mail at rbaker@grymca.org
Warm Beach Christian Camps and Conference Center has openings for wranglers for our summer horsemanship camps. Pay is $220/wk plus room and board. Orientation begins June 19th Application and more information available at http://warmbeach.com/articles.php?tPath=40
Camp Peniel Christian Camp in the beautiful Texas Hill Country needs a full-time salaried director for its established horse program. Duties include 24-horse herd management, teaching western riding classes, weekend and summer trail rides, community involvement, marketing, facility and program improvement, leading staff of 2 summer wranglers, helping in other departments. Must have teaching and horse experience, working bible knowledge, people skills, prefer CHA or CCHI certification. 512-879-7935 rockingwranglers@yahoo.com
Huntington Beach, California ~ Position available immediately for a certified instructor to teach western horsemanship lessons & lead trail rides at Horse Play Rentals, located at the Huntington Central Park Equestrian Center. Must be able to work well with kids and adults. Applicant must be a confident rider, with an independent seat. Please send resume with all horse experience to: jennifer@horseplayrentals.com or 714-848-6565. www.hcpec.com
Immediate Opening for Riding Instructor in Hudson Valley NY. Looking for possibly full time Hunt Seat Instructor at large schooling barn. Needs to be reliable, organized, energetic and a team player. Must be able to provide resume with show experience and background such as previous students show results. Safety is paramount. Gorgeous facility, convenient location, affluent community, and potential for a lucrative career. Please respond to Ridinghorses77@yahoo.com.
Would you like the opportunity to work at a world-class camp and help build better people? YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Michigan is now accepting applications for an Assistant Equestrian Director for our year round horse programs. Position entails helping with routine care of 50 horses year round, ensuring quality and progression of horse programs, and assisting in planning and scheduling all equestrian activities. Applicants must be willing to work weekends and evenings, be organized, and provide strong leadership qualities. Housing and benefits available. If you are interested in this position please call (888) 909-2267 or email cvanantwerpen@grymca.org
Maui Horse Ranch Seeks CHA Certified Instructor: Lahaina, Maui ranch seeks CHA instructor to teach horsemanship to children and adults and to lead trail rides in the west Maui mountains. Must have good people and horse skills. Certified professionals only need apply. Assistance with housing available, but must have own transportation. Position open immediately. $12 to $25 an hour plus benefits and partial housing credits. No phone calls about this job. Please send emails to ray@maui.net.
Riding Specialist Needed: (Certified Riding Instructor) (254) 299-8611 www.mclennan.edu/employment McLennan, Community College, 1400 College Dr, Waco, Texas 76708, An EEO Institution .
Village Creek Bible Camp located in Lansing, Iowa is looking for a level one or higher instructor to teach western lessons and lead trail rides. Must have a desire to use the horses to show God's love to kids and adults. This is a summer position going from June through August. For more info contact Vince Runyon 563-535-7320.
Riding Instructors: Late May - July 24th @ Chauncey Ranch YMCA in Mayer, AZ. All levels, Western and English, arena and trails. Teach kids what working with horses has to do with responsibility, honesty, respect, and caring! $286/wk + room & board. Contact Melissa at mcarey@prescott.edu
Looking for a year round, on site Head Wrangler for Camp Homewood, a Christian children's and family camp located on beautiful Quadra Island. Job includes caring/schooling/training 25 horses, running the ranch program in the summer and all year round, being a part of the Homewood community, and helping out with other facets of camp as needed. The Head Wrangler must work within the vision and mission of Camp Homewood, have extensive experience and knowledge of horses, have a passion for working with children and adults in a camp setting, exhibit leadership skills, and help as needed with other areas of camp. Hours of work will vary. Contact Homewood at camp@homewood.bc.ca for more info, or check out our website at www.homewood.bc.ca
Pasadena Summer Camp hiring energetic people for wrangler positions. Spend your summer outside, being a positive role model for children. TOM SAWYER CAMP 626-794-1156, www.tomsawyercamps.com
Riding Instructors: Late May – August 2 @ Girl Scout Camp Maripai in Prescott, Arizona. $230/wk + room & board. Contact taraervin@girlscoutsaz.org
Summer Barn Staff at a Christian Ranch: Brightwood Ranch is Christian camp providing a summer camp experience for underprivileged children and youth of Edmonton, Alberta Canada. There are two May to August positions and two July and August positions Salary: $1,000 per month plus room and board. Staff are also given the opportunity to raise an additional $1,000 per month through friends, family and church. Email cover letter and resume to bright.wood@hopemission.com
Camp El Har in Dallas, Texas is seeking to hire a certified horsemanship director. This position will oversee all aspects of the horse program; it is a full time salaried position. Send a resume to or for more information contact Randy at: rstraub@lakeviewcamp.net.
DANADA EQUESTRIAN CENTER – Wheaton, IL: 2 POSITIONS AVAILABLE!: FT Site Manager to oversee staff & facility operations including development, planning, and programming. Requires: BA/BS in Equine Science and 5+ years of related management experience with a minimum of 2 years facility operation and horseback riding instruction. FT Equestrian Assistant to teach riding/ horsemanship lessons & basic horse care. Requires: AA in Equine Science and 4 years of experience. Application and full job description available at: www.dupageforest.com EOE.
