Riding Instructor

Responsibilities

• To teach assigned lessons and substitute when required while ensuring the safety of participants, volunteers and equines
• To evaluate participants for appropriateness of unmounted/mounted lessons. Evaluations should take into consideration current standards.
• To teach high-quality, goal-oriented, progressive, and safe ridden lessons
• To provide high quality, safe and educational horsemanship experiences
• To work in collaboration with other instructors to provide a safe, creative and relevant program
• To obtain PATH Intl Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Certification and continue to improve upon skills
• To create and maintain treatment plans, progress notes and other necessary documentation for participants
• To effectively communicate with riders/parents/caregivers/family members to promote holistic care
• To participate with training programs for horses
• To evaluate safety of tack and equipment on a routine basis
• To participate in daily horse routines including care and treatment
• To assist Stables Facility Coordinator with horse care including, though not limited to, farrier, veterinary and other appointments
• To participate in scheduled meetings and special events
• To follow industry standards

Qualifications

• A minimum of a high school diploma
• PATH Intl CTRI certification or ability to complete certification within first year of hiring
• Comprehensive knowledge of horses, horsemanship and care of horses
• 3+ years’ experience teaching horseback riding lessons with the ability to teach group lessons
• The ability to positively interact with participants, volunteers, staff, and community at large
• The ability to lift over 50 pounds is required

Pay

Pay for this position: $18.50 / hour

Schedule

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training.