Reg. Riding Instructor

Location: Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center

About the Role

Instructs equine-assisted sessions and un-mounted program activities in a safe, professional manner. Develops rider goals and weekly objectives and documents weekly progress for each rider. Submits written evaluation on each participant at the end of each semester. Adheres to Manes & Motions policies and PATH standards at all times. Attends and participates in staff meetings, program functions and trainings. Represents the program in a positive and professional manner at all times. Communicates needs or changes in regards to participants, horses, volunteers and equipment with appropriate staff.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to regulations, policies, standards of practice and procedure for safety, infection control maintenance and PATH standards.
• Effectively implements first aid measures, using appropriate equipment.
• Communicates participant, horse, facility and equipment issues or problems to Facility Coordinator or designee.
• Communicates volunteer issues or problems to the volunteer coordinator or designee.
• Develops and implements an IRP (Individualized Rider Plan) for each participant according to their individual goals and abilities.
• Documents weekly progress of each participant and submits a written summary of such progress at the end of each semester.
• Provides on-going education and safety awareness to volunteers.
• Participates in developing weekly themes and the daily ring set-up/breakdown for each theme.

Requirements

• PATH Certified Instructor.
• Adult and Child CPR Certification.
• First Aid Certification.
• High School Diploma.

Qualifications

• Preferred: One year experience in the field of equine-assisted activities.
• Preferred: One year experience teaching horseback riding skills to able-bodied riders.

Physical Demands

• Stand or walk 80-100% of each shift.
• Sit 0-20% of each shift.
• Able to jog alongside a horse for short distances if acting as a side-walker for a rider.
• Transfer participant from mounting ramp/block to horse and from horse to the ground/ramp in order to mount/dismount each rider.
• Perform physical skills including lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and pushing/pulling up to 90% of each shift.
• Grasp with both hands on a frequent basis to handle equipment and assist participants and volunteers.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Fine manipulation is required for writing and computer usage.
• Maintain strength and endurance as related to the physical demands of the work environment.

Cognitive Demands

• Job requires a high level of communication skill including expression of abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation, active listening, and an ability to dialogue with multiple parties.
• Job requires independent problem identification, problem-solving techniques, and adaptability.
• Abstract reasoning and quick decision-making are required.
• A high degree of selective attention, discernment, perception, and concentration is necessary.
• Job requires a working knowledge of the disabilities served.
• Job requires the ability to adjust and prioritize schedule to adapt to events as needed.
• Job requires basic writing proficiency needed for written reports including accident/incident reports, weekly goals, objectives, and progress notes, and the ability to express self clearly.

Work Demands

• Job requires working both outdoors and indoors as dictated by weather conditions and program needs.
• There may be occasional exposure to body fluids and bloodborne pathogens and moderate exposure to dust and allergens in both outdoor and indoor environments.
• There may be a need to respond to medical or behavioral emergency situations.
• Job requires working with others listed in principal relationships.
• Schedule fluctuation is frequent and at times unpredictable during each semester and when inclement weather is present.