Assistant Director of Horsemanship and Instructor

Job description

Welcome to the home of LEADERS Mission: Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character. Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students. Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis. The Assistant Director of Horsemanship and Instructor organizes and manages all aspects of instruction and equestrian sports activities with Horsemanship students. Supervises and manages the Instructional Staff, the curriculum and its development, and documentation required by the Academic Affairs Department for student grades. Takes the lead on equine assignments, including approving new horses into the program. Assists the Director of Horsemanship to ensure the Culver equestrian program delivers in both training and maintenance areas to maintain a fit and healthy herd to deliver the required outputs. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintain and deliver safe Military Parade formations. • Prepare and assist with updating the curriculum. • Brief and ensure that the Horsemanship staff are following the curriculum. • Manage the daily use of all horses for activities and welfare outputs. • Monitor the herd and ride all the new horses to assess their suitability for the program. • Ensure that classes are being conducted in a safe environment and that all safety protocols are being followed. • Ensure that Students are following the stable rules. • Work with Instructional staff on class allocations. • Instruct either the Lancer Platoon or Equestriennes, understand parade formations, and teach classes. • Assist with coordinating Parents Weekends, Alumni Weekends, and Graduation Weekend. • Assist with coordinating any off-Campus participation of Students for special events. • Work in tandem with the Director of Horsemanship. • In addition to regular duties, is expected to participate in various clubs and activities, coach equine athletic teams, perform student supervisory and chaperone duties, and engage in other tasks assigned by the proper authorities. REQUIREMENTS: • A bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in all phases of equine instruction, including an instructional qualification with a recognized national governing body. • Excellent computer skills to deliver organization outputs. • Must be a capable horse trainer with the ability to train unbroken horses and maintain trained horses as they develop within the English ridden discipline. • Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience coaching English seat, show Jumping, dressage, eventing, polo, western, or quad drill teams • Must be an effective communicator, able to interact in a professional manner. • Supervisory experience. • Effective planning and organizational skills. • Current valid driver's license (chauffeurs license preferred), clean driving record. • Available for travel on overnight trips. TOTAL REWARDS: Culver offers much to complement your pay. Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications. Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match. At Culver we seek to support your whole self –mind, spirit, and body, which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, impressive personal time off with 10 paid holidays, 200 hours of paid vacation time, and professional development opportunities to support excellence in your craft. Culver also offers FREE meals in the dining hall, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop. A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps. Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.