- Pay
- from $440 week
- Work Type
- Temporary; Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from Saturday, 9 May 2026 to Monday, 3 August 2026
- Job No
- 377773
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 13/02/2026
- Expires
- in 3 months
- Views
- 38
Join our team and help create unforgettable, safe, and high-quality equestrian experiences for campers & staff! The Wrangler Coordinator plays a vital role in leading our horseback riding and wrangler programs, mentoring wrangler staff, helping shape the camp experience through creative programming and staff leadership, and assisting our Barn Coordinator with managing our herd.
Role and Responsibilities The Wrangler Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all wrangler programming, ensuring exceptional experiences for wrangler campers, trail riders, and pony ride participants which includes scheduling, programming, teaching, and risk management. This role works closely with the Barn Coordinator to support horse health, care, and overall barn operations. This position supervises our two wrangler counselors which includes training, supporting, and giving feedback.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Minimum age of 21
- Strong experience in Western horseback riding
- Experience working in a barn environment and with horse care/management
- Ability to lead and supervise staff while creating engaging youth programming
Preferred Experience
- Horse health care management
- Riding lesson instruction or trail ride supervision
- Youth development or camp leadership experience
YOUR IMPACT AT CAMP YOU are the LEADERs of our summer teams. Your hard work and creativity generates life-changing experiences for staff and campers. Horseback riding is a great way for campers to challenge themselves by trying something new and build skill during their time at camp. You make sure campers stay safe and have fun in an activity that is likely different that anything they’ve done at home.
YOUR DAY Wrangler Coordinator provide horseback riding experiences, horseback lessons, and trail riding experiences to a range of campers of differing ages and skill levels.
YOUR STRENGTHS Leadership, creativity, communication, mentorship, resourcefulness, conflict management, teamwork, animal care, decision-making, and empathy.
Required Key Skills
Riding First-Aid Equine First-Aid Teaching Natural Horsemanship People SkillsRequired Expertise
Working with childrenAccommodation
YOUR LIVING ARRANGEMENTS The Wrangler Coordinator will live in a Yurt with other leadership team members and our volunteer wrangler staff. Our yurts are air conditioned.
Job Benefits
Housing and meals included Certification costs covered
- Employer No
- 377771
- Website
- https://www.campcarson.org/
- Location
- Princeton, Indiana, USA
Equestrian Employer Details
YMCA Camp Carson is a summer residential camp located in Princeton, IN. We offer week long sessions for around 160 campers during the months of June and July. We have two horse specialty programs for our campers. The first is our Horseback Riding Program which allows campers to learn to ride a horse and then take trail rides. The second program is our Wrangler Program, "Horse Camp," provides campers an introduction to the responsibilities and joys of horses with lots of riding time and hands-on experience. We have 15 horses at our facility along with a barn, arena, and two pastures. Camp Carson offers campers an experience that lasts a lifetime and an environment where they are accepted, challenged, and empowered. We are seeking applicants who are dedicated to working hard and having a positive influence in the lives of children. The work is tough, but the rewards are a blessing. You will see lives change!