Assistant Manager of Equine Programs

Achievement Centers for Children•Strongsville, OH

7d•$17 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Achievement Centers for Children is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering children and adults with disabilities and their families to achieve their greatest potential. Through education, therapy, recreation, and family support programs, we serve individuals across Northeast Ohio with a commitment to excellence, inclusion, and innovation. The Assistant Manager of Equine Programs plays a key leadership role within the Therapeutic Horsemanship Program, supporting daily operations with a strong focus on volunteer coordination and program delivery. This position is responsible for recruiting, training, and managing volunteers while also contributing to instruction, horse care, and facility operations. Working closely with the Senior Manager of Equine Programs, this role helps ensure a safe, organized, and high quality environment for participants, horses, volunteers, and staff. This is a hands on, full time role with both onsite responsibilities and required offsite availability to support program operations, including nights, weekends, and emergent situations.

Requirements

PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) certification or ability to obtain shortly after hire
3 to 5 years of experience in therapeutic horsemanship, equine assisted services, or riding instruction
Experience conducting rider assessments, goal setting, and individualized lesson planning
Strong knowledge of horsemanship including horse behavior, conditioning, and appropriate use in programming
Experience working with individuals with physical, cognitive, and or emotional disabilities
Proven ability to lead, train, and manage volunteers, interns, and staff
Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills
Ability to make sound, safety focused decisions in a dynamic environment
Current First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain
Ability to work in a barn environment and in varying weather conditions
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical tasks related to horse care and program delivery
Comfortable with both hands on work and administrative responsibilities
Proficiency with basic computer systems including Google Workspace, Excel, and Word
Must be available to support operations during evenings, weekends, and on call situations as needed

Responsibilities

Recruit, screen, schedule, and assign volunteers across program areas
Lead onboarding and ongoing training for volunteers, interns, and seasonal staff
Maintain accurate volunteer records, hours, and compliance documentation
Foster strong volunteer engagement through communication, recognition, and events
Manage volunteer systems such as Volgistics and communication tools like Constant Contact
Address volunteer needs and concerns in partnership with program leadership
Independently teach Beginner and Adapted Riding lessons within the Therapeutic Horsemanship Program
Conduct rider assessments, establish goals, and develop individualized lesson plans
Provide in class support and step into volunteer roles as needed
Support participant intake, evaluation, and orientation processes
Mentor and support volunteers, interns, and barn staff
Assist with daily horse care, monitoring horse use, behavior, and conditioning
Maintain safe, clean, and organized barn, arena, and equipment areas
Oversee volunteers and staff completing horse care and barn related tasks
Track and maintain supplies, tack, and first aid equipment
Uphold best practices in horse handling, instruction, and facility operations
Document and report incidents, injuries, and safety concerns
Ensure compliance with PATH Intl. standards and organizational policies
Support fundraising, outreach, and community engagement initiatives