Counselors at Camp Sealth will lead a cabin of 8-10 campers for a week filled with fun and memories.

Work with horses, mentor kids & live in a beautiful place !

Posted: Jun 17, 2026

Horseback Riding Specialist

Camp Sealth

Vashon, Washington

Wages/Pay
$447.00 / week
Experience Level
Some experience required
Job Start Date
ASAP

Essential Job Responsibilities:

 • Plans and implements engaging and age-appropriate riding lessons for campers, including: Informing of and enforcing all riding safety measures, Assessing camper’s skill levels, Teaching riding skills and choosing activities that use these skills, Providing progression, challenge, and fun for each riding level, Opportunities for spontaneous activities when safe and practical, Instruction of horse-related topics through ground lessons, Special activities such as horse shows, horse activity nights, overnights, etc. 

• Responsible for the daily feeding, watering, and health care of horses 

• Responsible for the care and maintenance of all riding and horse-related equipment 

• Provides active supervision of staff and campers while at riding activities 

• Guides teen leaders in learning experiences related to riding activities at camp 

• Helps with emergency measures or first aid, as necessary Secondary Job Responsibilities 

• Serves as a support staff member to the counseling staff of Wrangler (riding program cabins), helping with general activities as needed 

• Assists where assigned on camper check-in and check-out days • Knows of and adheres to Camp Sealth policies and procedures 

• Adheres to emergency, health, and other plans adopted by the camp, assuring first and foremost each camper’s and staff member’s safety 

• Performs other duties as assigned

How to Apply

Please fill out an application or email our Senior Program Director. 

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Contact Info

Camp Sealth

Are you ready to spend your summer outdoors? Do you have a passion for working with children? Camp Sealth is for you! We are committed to providing an excellent summer camp experience for children of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Location
Washington
Season
Summer
Staff size
140
Housing
Whether included in the compensation package or provided at a cost, housing is provided for staff.
Housing details
Camp housing is rustic but comfortable with some housing in camper cabins and some staff only. Cabins are a mix of open air and enclosed.
Family housing available
No
Single occupancy housing available
No
Pet friendly
No
Meals
Provided
Cell phone service
Yes, most carriers
Internet access
Good
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