- Pay
- from $400 week
- Work Type
- Temporary; Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from Monday, 18 May 2026 to Monday, 3 August 2026
- Job No
- 437381
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 13/02/2026
- Expires
- in 3 months
- Views
- 42
Wrangler Counselors play an important role combining horsemanship instruction, trail riding leadership, and traditional cabin counselor responsibilities to create life-changing summer experiences for campers. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven position where you help campers grow in confidence, responsibility, and independence both in and out of the saddle.
Wrangler Cabin Counselors live in a cabin with approximately 10 wrangler campers and serve as both equestrian program staff and primary caregivers. Counselors lead horseback programming throughout the day and help guide campers through all aspects of camp life.
Under the direction of the Senior Program Director and guidance from program leadership, Wrangler Cabin Counselors supervise campers, deliver horseback programming, and actively contribute to camp culture and community.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Minimum age of 18
- Interest or experience working with horses and youth
- Strong teamwork, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to live and work in a fast-paced, outdoor, youth-centered environment
- Commitment to safety, positive role modeling, and YMCA values
Required Key Skills
Riding People SkillsRequired Expertise
Working with childrenAccommodation
Our Wrangler Counselors will live in a Yurt with our wrangler campers (up to 10 campers ages 11-16). Our yurts are air conditioned.
Job Benefits
Housing, meals, and certifications costs are included.
- 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!