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Horsemanship Instructor and Polo Coach Req #762 1300 Academy Rd, Culver, IN 46511, USA Apply Share Job Description Posted Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 12:00 AM 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Horsemanship Instructor and Polo coach provides instruction in a learning environment that enables students to learn basic to advanced techniques in all riding disciplines. Responsibilities for this position include coaching & managing the Culver polo teams, training horses, tack and equipment inventory, and assisting with stable management. This position is a 12-month position working for both our Boarding school and our Culver Summer School and Camps. In addition to regular duties, the Horsemanship Instructor is expected to participate in various clubs and activities, coach athletic teams, perform student supervisory and chaperone duties, and engage in other duties assigned by the proper authorities.
REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work within a small team to achieve the outputs. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required. The successful candidate will possess At least 10 years of experience in all phases of equine instruction and polo training and competitions at United State Polo Association level with a solid understanding of the game of polo, to include strategy and rules. The instructor must be a capable trainer with the ability to train unbroken horses and maintain trained horses as they develop, must have a solid understanding of the safety procedures that are required to handle and train large animals; must be able to identify lameness and injuries in horses and be able to provide some veterinary treatments to the horses.
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. Job Details Pay Type Salary Employment Indicator 12 Month Staff Scan this QR code and apply! Download 1300 Academy Rd, Culver, IN 46511, USA
