- Pay
- from $700 week
- Work Type
- Temporary; Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time; Part-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Dates
- from Tuesday, 9 June 2026 to Friday, 21 August 2026
- Job No
- 439667
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 07/05/2026
- Expires
- in one month
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2026 is a year of impact! Make a difference this summer, and join us at the Melwood Recreation Center in Nanjemoy, MD where we host the equestrian activities for Camp Accomplish (in partnership with Melwood and Children's Hospital Network).
This role will be responsible for camp equine activities, serving kids with various disabilities and chronic health conditions, three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Compensation can include housing onsite, and full-time hours can be created for someone looking for longer term employment or additional compensation. While this specific role focuses on Camp Accomplish programming, there is an opportunity for the right candidate to join PLF in a permanent capacity pending success in this role.
Extensive horse care and riding experience required, knowledge of PATH or other adaptive riding guidelines strongly preferred. Experience with and/or knowledge of disabilities in relation to equine-assisted activities preferred.
- Location: Melwood Recreation Center - Nanjemoy, Maryland
- Reports to: Promise Landing Farm Manager - Nanjemoy
- Hours: Full-time Monday - Friday
- Start Date: June 9, 2026
- End Date: August 21, 2026
- Salary: Competitive, based on full time or part time option. Housing available.
Teaching:
- Independently teaches a full day of inclusive riding lessons daily
- Lesson planning and progress notes
- Manages volunteers assigned to own lessons
- Set up and take down of all areas utilized during lessons
Horse Care:
- Participate in feeding, turnout, and other horse care tasks as assigned
Requirements
- Must have own transportation and valid drivers license
- Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 70% of the time
- Ability to regularly work in outdoor weather conditions
- Experience teaching therapeutic and recreational riding lessons; PATH International CTRI (certified therapeutic riding instructor) preferred
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds
- Flexibility and creativity to engage children and teens in fun and meaningful ways*
- Employer No
- 439666
- Website
- https://www.promiselandingfarm.org/
- Location
- Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
Equestrian Employer Details
Nestled on 115 picturesque acres in Upper Marlboro, MD, Promise Landing Farm Headquarters is a well-loved and meticulously maintained haven for equine enthusiasts. The facilities are truly stunning, featuring spacious, comfortable stalls, and an impressive indoor arena with premium footing directly attached to the barn. Our outdoor arena is perfect for lessons in any season, complemented by easy mounting options and access to serene wooded trails and open fields.
- 20 oversized, matted stalls with windows, fans, and a fly spray system
- 110’ x 220’ stadium lit indoor arena with Travel Right footing directly attached to the barn
- Indoor mounting ramp and outdoor mounting platform
- 120’ x 210’ outdoor arena with Travel Right all weather footing and watering system
- Access to wooded trails and fields
- 5 wash stalls and 1 grooming stall allow multiple places to prepare horses for lessons, either individually or in groups
- Lounge with climate-controlled vie