Take a ride on the wild side this summer.
Horse riding jobs in America.
What's involved in being a horse riding instructor at summer camp?
Safety first, fun a close second.
Horses are incredible animals, and your passion for horse riding appreciates that. There's little better than going out on horseback, enjoying both the horse and the environment.
But, you'll also realise the importance of respecting them, and teaching kids how to do the same. Horses are powerful, so safety is at the top of the agenda, whether the kids are riding horses or near them.
Why should I become a horse riding instructor at summer camp?
Don't miss out for summer 2026.
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Your ultimate summer job.
Build your CV.
Summer camp jobs are a great CV-builder, for whatever career you may pursue.
Teaching children activities at camp is a great alternative to a traditional summer job at home. You will develop your leadership skills, which will make you a great candidate for future job opportunities.
Develop your skills.
Summer camp is the ultimate skills builder.
Not only will you learn hard skills related to your activity, but you'll develop a range of soft skills thanks to what you'll be doing in your day-to-day.
You'll build your team work, communication, problem-solving, creativity and resilience skills, all whilst having the summer of a lifetime.
Make an impact.
It's no exaggeration to say you'll change lives.
Summer camp is a place where magic happens. Whether it's campers overcoming fears, or finding a new activity that takes them down a new path in life, moments happen on a near hourly basis. And you'll be front and centre of it.
FAQs
When starting your application you’ll be asked to select your top skills. Choose Horse Riding. Go into detail about what you’re going to bring to the role, your skill level and if you’re already qualified. A camp director will then be able to assess if you’re a good fit and invite you to their camp.
The best way to make your application stronger is to have the qualifications to back it up. Horse riding instructor jobs in America are a fantastic way to spend the summer but also very competitive. If you are serious about coaching football in the USA then take a look at courses which may give you confidence and show your skill level.
Your horse riding insutrctor job will see you teaching various campers divided by age group. These divisions can vary in skill level, but are usually made up of 10-13 campers. You’ll then be paired with an individual camper or a group, and don’t worry - you’ll be supported by your fellow counselors, who will act as volunteer horse riding instructors. There will also be numerous trained horse riding instructors in one group.
