Horseback Riding Instructor

Riding Instructor

Camp Merri-Mac for Girls is looking for riding instructors and counselors. We are a traditional Christian camp in Black Mountain North Carolina that places a special emphasis on excellence in riding instruction and horse care.

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This is a salaried position that includes room and board. If needed, this can also be turned into an internship with over 100 hours of teaching experience. We are an English/Hunter-Jumper riding program. We'd love to share more information with you in person or virtually. See the full job description below.

Out of Cabin Riding Instructor

Qualification:

1. Must possess current CPR, and Basic First Aid certifications (or the equivalent)
2. Must be a mature and competent leader willing to take responsibility for a group of campers

General Responsibilities:

1. Loyalty to camp, its management, policies and ideals
2. Responsible to authority of camp directors and assistant directors
3. Maintain a safe and quality riding experience
4. Provide for the exceptional care and safety of all campers
5. Ensure that camp is consistent with ACA standards and operating procedures
6. Any other duties that the director deems necessary for the operation of camp

Specific Responsibilities:

• Teach and assist with up to 4 hours of riding instruction daily.
• Following the direction of the riding director you will
  • Tack horses, maintain riding equipment, provide instruction in and out of the ring
  • Give attention to ACA and camp standards for program
  • 5+ hours of horse and barn care daily. 
• Following the direction of the riding director you will
  • Clean stalls and barn
  • Feed and groom horses
• Be a positive, engaging, and patient counselor to ALL your campers
• Voice any concerns or issues to the directors
• Setting the standard for integrity, honesty, and kindness amongst the campers
• Assure campers are properly supervised at all times
• Connect with counselor staff, with special attention to any riding staff who are in cabin
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all cabin activities
• Be alert to individual camper needs and assist them with their specific circumstances. Discuss with cabin area director, nurse, or director when appropriate or advice is needed
• Enthusiastically attend all meals in the dining hall
• Keeping your personal area of the cabin neat, clean and organized

Marks of success:

1. You know the names of all your campers and use their names while talking with them
2. You talk with your campers more than you talk with other staff
3. You allow yourself adequate sleep each night
4. You actively put your camper's needs before your own
5. At least 3 of your campers mention you in their camper survey in a positive way.
6. You are willing to ask for help if it is needed
7. You find yourself growing spiritually while here