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Horsemanship Merit Badge & Outpost Trip Instructor — Summer 2026

Woodruff Scout Camp — Scouting America
📍 Blairsville, Georgia (North Georgia Mountains)
📅 May 23 – July 19, 2026
💲 $325 per week + Housing & Meals Included

Position Overview

Woodruff Scout Camp is hiring a Horsemanship Merit Badge & Outpost Trip Instructor to serve in our Adventure Zone (AZ) department. This unique role combines teaching horsemanship skills with leading a small group of Scouts on a multi-day off-camp outpost experience (Monday–Thursday each week).

The instructor lives and works with participants during the trip, teaching responsibility, animal care, outdoor living, and confidence while facilitating a memorable high-adventure experience. This position is ideal for students interested in Outdoor Recreation, Agriculture, Animal Science, Education, Parks & Recreation, or Experiential Education.

Responsibilities

Horsemanship Instruction

Teach Horsemanship Merit Badge requirements

Instruct proper grooming, saddling, handling, and safety around horses

Educate Scouts on horse care, equipment, and stable management

Promote respect for animals and responsible stewardship

Outpost Leadership (Primary Role)

Lead a group of Scouts off-camp Monday–Thursday each week

Supervise daily living at the outpost location

Facilitate outdoor living skills and group cooperation

Maintain accountability, schedules, and participant wellbeing

Safety & Supervision

Enforce safety procedures around animals and during travel

Monitor youth behavior and maintain a positive group environment

Communicate with camp leadership and report concerns

Respond appropriately to minor incidents or emergencies

Logistics & Program Support

Prepare program materials and trip equipment

Assist with transportation loading and unloading

Maintain cleanliness and organization at the outpost site

Support Adventure Zone programs while in camp

Qualifications

Required

Comfortable working around horses or willingness to learn quickly

Strong leadership and maturity (must be dependable in remote setting)

Ability to live and work with youth in an overnight environment

Good judgment, communication, and problem-solving skills

Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Preferred

Horse handling or barn experience

Teaching, coaching, or youth leadership experience

Camping/backpacking/outdoor living experience

First Aid/CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)

Training provided during staff training week.

Compensation & Benefits

$325 per week

Free on-site housing and meals when at camp

All trip food and lodging provided while at outpost

Leadership & risk-management experience

Resume-building outdoor education position

Certifications and training opportunities

Access to camp adventure activities during time off

Schedule

Report Date: May 23, 2026

Weekly Outpost Trips: Monday–Thursday

Camper Season: May 31 – July 18, 2026

End Date: July 19, 2026

Staff live on-site at camp except while supervising outpost trips.

Why This Job Matters

This program often becomes a Scout’s favorite part of camp — living outdoors, caring for animals, and learning responsibility. The instructor helps participants build confidence, independence, and respect for nature through real experiences.