Instructor/Equine Educational Manager

About the role

The Instructor/Equine Educational Manager supports the administration of the Red Barn Student Equestrian Center programs. Reporting to the Executive Director, Red Barn, this role involves instruction, staff development, horse training and management.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students in any/all HORSE Classes (including 10, 12, and 30)
• Teach Equestrian Team practices and classes, as well as aiding in the administration and logistics of classes and practices
• Teach community horse programs and outreach, as needed
• Work with Instructors and Coaches to further their education by giving lessons and clinics
• Serve as a liaison for both upper-level horse training and developing (and implementing) plans for onboarding new horses and horses on trial
• Ride and train as needed (and/or instruct students, coaches, and instructors)
• Assist the Program Director, Equine Director, General Manager, and Executive Director, Red Barn, in managing students and staff in horse care needs
• Partner with the General Manager in overseeing Stablehands/Groomsmen in the care of Stanford horses and the facility
• Aid the General Manager with facility needs to ensure smooth daily operations, including daily facility and horse walk-throughs as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous teaching or instructional experience and strong organizational skills are required
• Demonstrate a solid understanding of stable operations and equine management, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals across a variety of backgrounds and personalities
• The successful candidate must be able to safely school horses up to a 3’ level, manage responsibilities in a timely and dependable manner, exercise sound judgment, think critically, and work independently with minimal oversight

Skills

• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, clients, and external organizations
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide

Benefits

Stanford University provides a comprehensive benefits package. Details about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $70,497 to $82,796 per annum. The actual pay will be pro-rated based on the 60% FTE.

Schedule

The position is onsite and will include some weekends and evenings.