Riding Instructor

About the role

The Riding Instructor teaches horsemanship and safety skills to all ages under the direction of the Lead Riding Instructor. Responsibilities include sharing techniques and teaching riders how to communicate with their horse. Additionally, the Riding Instructor provides care to school horses.

Responsibilities

• Schedules lessons
• Handles riding school inquiries
• Keeps clients informed
• Sets jump courses as needed
• Promotes a culture of safety, kind handling of horses, and teamwork
• Adheres to and models USEF Safe Sport rules
• Reports any accidents or injuries to the Lead Riding Instructor or Equestrian Operations Manager
• Plans, organizes, and executes camps, barn parties, and other equestrian events
• Tracks lessons and charges fees using POS system
• Ensures tack is kept clean and keeps tack room clean and orderly
• Rides and trains school horses as needed
• Cares for the well-being of school horses, including grooming and exercising, and assists during veterinary and farrier appointments as needed

Requirements

• Teaches beginner through intermediate riders in the English style discipline, giving constructive feedback
• Adheres to and models USEF Safe Sport rules
• Must have unrestricted ability to work in the United States
• Weekend work required

Skills and Qualifications

• Excellent horsemanship and English riding skills
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be patient and kind while working with children
• Proficient in Equine first-aid
• Computer literacy preferred
• First-aid certification a plus

Additional Requirements

• Ability to be on feet for up to 85% of shift
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and turn for prolonged periods of time
• Weekend work required
• Unrestricted ability to work in the United States