- Work Type
- Temporary; Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from Saturday, 23 May 2026 to Saturday, 8 August 2026
- Job No
- 413881
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 10/12/2025
- Expires
- in 3 months
- Views
- 32
Summer residency girls' camp ages 7-15 is looking for horseback riding program instructors. It is a 2.5 month residence position from late May through mid-August 2025. Instructors will manage a curriculum consisting of English style riding (balanced seat) for skill levels ranging from beginner to advanced. Our two camping sessions are approximately 30 days in length so you can watch your riders progress significantly.
A pre-camp in-service training program of riding instruction and teaching will be available. We have 16 camp horses which will be under the riding staff’s care. You will have a riding staff of 5 to assist you with general barn duties (grooming, feeding, mucking out).
Shared accommodations with other instructors and all meals provided. You will have 3 evenings per week and Sundays off to enjoy the beautiful Northwoods....or stay and relax in-camp.
In addition to arena and trail work, all riders are taught to care for horses and tack and certain aspects of stable management. The instructional program and curriculum for Red Pine's Riding Program is based on the United States Pony Club Organization.
Red Pine is accredited by the American Camping Association. Our friendly staff is waiting to welcome you.
Requirements
Horse experience is a must. Have to be in good physical condition to be able to do all the barn chores and some riding. Good flatwork, English riding background preffered. Willingness to work with children.
J-1 visa is required for all non US staff (we can't sponsor you, but we will help you with the process)
Required Key Skills
Riding Teaching People SkillsRequired Expertise
Lecturing Working with childrenAccommodation
You will share a cabin with other Red Pine Camp riding staff.
Job Benefits
Room and board, airport pick-up, two-week pre-camp training program.
Fair compensation based on skill and experience.
Equestrian Employer Details
- Employer No
- 413492
- Website
- https://www.redpinecamp.com
- Location
- Minocqua, Wisconsin, USA
Equestrian Employer Details
Founded in 1937, Red Pine Camp is a traditional residential summer camp in Wisconsin’s Northwoods for girls ages 7-15. Serving 135 girls, campers may join us for the entire 8-week summer season or choose from one of our 4-week sessions. Red Pine also offers a 2 week introductory program for first time campers.
At Red Pine Camp for Girls, we are committed to inspiring and enabling girls and young women to reach their full potential in a safe, healthy, and fun environment. Our program and activities are firmly rooted in an appreciation for our natural surroundings, the development of athletic skill, and a respect for one another as individuals. We recognize and promote the values of integrity, leadership, grace, compassion, and character in every camper. Red Pine is accredited by the American Camping Association.
We want our campers to grow, to pursue big dreams, to serve others, to make a difference in the world around them. We try to bring out the BEST in each camper!