Instructor - Animal Program (Part Time)

About the role

Glade Run Adventures offers therapeutic experiences for individuals with mental and/or physical challenges, including autism. Participants of all ages can benefit from unique interactive animal, horticulture, and sensory park experiences tailored to individual goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist and instruct riding lessons and animal related activities for the clients of Glade Run Lutheran Services as well as clients from the community.
• Assist and instruct horticultural activities for the clients of Glade Run Lutheran Services as well as clients from the community.
• Work with the agency and program staff to develop the Therapeutic Animal and Horticulture Program through suggestions and implementation of development goals.
• Aid in the care and supervision of facilities, equipment, and supplies for the safety of all participants in the program areas.
• Train and supervise client and community adult and junior volunteers for the safety of all participants in the program areas.
• Complete required paperwork in a timely manner.

Requirements

• High school graduate (or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge and experience with Western and English styles of riding.
• Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) preferred.
• Audio/visual/verbal acuity to provide supervision for the clients and to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to work outdoors in changing weather conditions.
• Mobility and physical strength to perform all tasks of the program areas inclusive of instructing, riding, saddling, moving necessary equipment for lessons, and miscellaneous tasks around program area.
• Emotional stability to perform essential job functions.
• A basic knowledge of equine behavior and psychology.
• The ability to work with individuals and small groups.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• A valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• The ability to adjust hours to job requirements.
• Access to a telephone.
• Acceptable Pennsylvania State Police clearance, Pennsylvania Child Abuse History clearance, and FBI clearance.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to change.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to ask questions if uncertain about specific job tasks or changes.
• Alignment with the Agency Mission Statement and support of the Agency's Core Values.

Qualifications

• Must possess a basic knowledge of equine behavior and psychology.
• Must demonstrate ability to work with individuals and small groups.
• Must demonstrate competence in the safe handling and moving of horses.
• Must demonstrate initiative and follow-through to completion on all projects and assignments.
• Must honor a flexible schedule which meets the needs of the clients of Glade Run Lutheran Services.

Skills

• Knowledge of equine behavior and psychology.
• Ability to work with individuals and small groups.
• Ability to handle and move horses safely.
• Initiative and follow-through to completion.
• Flexible scheduling.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and paid holidays for full-time staff.
• 401K offerings with agency match at $1.00 per dollar contributed up to 4% of salary.
• Agency provided life insurance and long-term disability coverage for full-time staff.
• Voluntary benefit options; including Disability Insurance (Short-Term Disability), Cancer Coverage, Critical Illness, Medical Bridge, Accident Insurance, Life Insurance, and Identify Theft Protection.

Pay

• $23.85 hourly for Private Lessons.
• $37.10 hourly for Semi-Private Lessons.
• $47.70 hourly for Group Lessons.
• $10.00 hourly Admin/Non-instruction rate.

Schedule

Part-Time (minimum of 8 hours per week - including weekdays and/or weekends).