Description

About Camp Augusta: People can have a job, a career, or a calling. Camp Augusta is looking for folks who have a calling. Work, play, learn, struggle and grow in a vibrant community this summer facilitating the growth of children, yourself and others in the community. Just because you can get a job at any camp, doesn’t mean that you want a job at any camp. Camp Augusta is different than most camps because we operate on a structure of flat hierarchy, consensus and intention with every action. We also have many activities that you are unlikely to find at other camps.
We are a residential summer camp located in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California. We have six sessions during our season, 3 one-week and 3 two-week, with 100 campers (aged 8-16) each session. 

About the Equestrian Director: 

The Equestrian Director leads program development working alongside 2 other members of the Equestrian team. In addition to running our program they are responsible for feeding & mucking as well as general herd maintenance. This role benefits from a person who is able to adapt their experience, teaching style, and philosophies to camp and can provide their insight while being open to collaboration. When not horsing around, EQ staff will participate in camp programs, evening programs, and supply camp magic.

Read more about our EQ program.

The Equestrian Director of Camp Augusta... 

• Is creative and flexible with implementing new programming ideas with horses - doesn’t settle for the norm, and sees potential for integration with other camp programs.
• Has Horse Sense; understands each horse, their temperament, strengths and relationship with the herd. They use this knowledge to match horses to riders and activities.
• Anticipates and manages risk with relation to the herd and the campers. Always has awareness, and balances acknowledgement of inherent risk while providing engaging programs.
• Has a love for and/or excited to try working with and teaching children in a safe, fun, and intentional manner.

Also...

• If you otherwise have quality riding experience, we would be willing to pay for you to get your CHA certification
• -OR- CHA Level 2 Certification
• -OR- 300+ Hours of riding instruction experience

Core Equestrian Tasks:

• Manage health and safety of a small herd of horses (9-10 total) for the duration of the summer, including feeding and mucking.
• Lead development and execution of all equestrian programming.
• Oversee ordering of all supplies necessary for thorough care of the herd, including feed and medications.
• Responsible for care and upkeep of all equestrian-related equipment, including ordering new gear as needed and approved.
• Accurately assess the rider's skill level to ensure a high level of safety.
• Learn local trails thoroughly in order to safely lead all trail rides throughout the summer.
• Engages with the rest of the camp community to offer fun, memorable experiences beyond the realm of the Equestrian Director.

What we offer:

• Potential to be CHA certified - Certified Horsemanship Association
• Housing and meals are provided. Meals are made fresh, locally sourced and organic.
• Close-knit and supportive community of diverse staff from all over the planet.
• Housing is rustic and on site - live in a platform tent, cabin, or even a treehouse if you'd like!
• Salary of $8k-$12k depending on experience, and the potential for trainings/certifications paid by Augusta.
• The depth of training and ongoing professional support you will receive as a Camp Augusta staff member (in the realms of education, personal development and communication, and activity skills) can offer far-reaching benefits for many other parts of your life.

Feeling ready to apply?

1. If you meet the minimum requirements above, take 5 minutes to fill out our interest form. 

2. Someone from our hiring team will reach out to you within 24 hours.

3. Schedule an Intro Chat with us, and complete a full application!

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• 19 years or older by June 1st, 2026.
• Available for the full summer: May 12th to August 8th, 2026.
• Able to commit to 5-8 hours/week of pre-camp onboarding (reading materials, training videos, and prep work).
• 2-3 years of riding experience in English/Western arena work; comfort in walk/trot flatwork; looking to advance beyond your foundational riding skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A passion for horses and a strong background in equestrian skills.
• Experience in mentoring and working with diverse youth populations.
• A variety of interesting hobbies, passions, or life experiences to share with the camp community.
• A GPA of 3.0+ and enthusiasm for learning.

Living and Working at Camp Augusta also Requires:

• Flexibility (responding to quickly changing schedules and needs)
• Stamina (on the job 24/7, working in a physically demanding environment that requires the utmost care and attention)
• Communication skills to people of all ages and backgrounds (fellow staff, children, and parents, including those from other countries)
• Patience and compassion (working with children and staff)
• Conflict resolution (other staff as well as children)
• Ability to work in stressful situations (very tight schedule, high expectations, rapidly changing environment)
• Ability to react quickly and stay calm in high stress environments (accidents/injuries, high-stress cabin group)
• Ability to work with and relate to people of various ages (child-adult)
• Program and curriculum creation/development/evolution/assessment/improvement (new clinic creations, evening program creations, etc.

INTERESTED? APPLY NOW

Either email applications@campaugusta.org with a resume and how/when to best connect with you, or take 5 minutes to fill out our Staff Interest Form so a member of our Hiring Team can reach out to you.