Equestrian Riding Instructor
About The Position
The Riding Instructor teaches beginner through intermediate riding lessons, with the possibility of teaching advanced lessons. The role calls for an outgoing, positive person with a passion for horsemanship, advanced riding ability, and strong knowledge of horsemanship both on the ground and in the saddle. The instructor uses a variety of exercises to develop riders’ skills and works with the Equestrian Program Coordinator and Instructor to determine participant advancement, horse assignments, and horse-show registration. The instructor may help with other equestrian programs, including trail rides, birthday parties, lead-line rides, Adopt a Horse, and general programs. Duties also include helping prepare horses for lessons, teaching participants to groom, saddle, and bridle, and teaching safe horse-handling etiquette. The role helps keep program areas clean and presentable and maintains tack and grooming boxes. Work is performed primarily outdoors and generally during weekday afternoons and evenings, with occasional weekend work. Physical duties include extended standing and walking, frequent moderate lifting, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds. The employee may ride, exercise, and lunge horses and may work in hot, humid conditions around barn-related noises, odors, and materials.
Requirements
- Excellent horse husbandry and horse-handling skills, including comfort handling and riding difficult horses.
- Experience teaching riding lessons.
- Ability to remain calm, think clearly, and act quickly and effectively in emergencies.
- Excellent customer service and effective communication skills.
- Ability to work weekday afternoons and evenings and occasional weekends.
- Prior knowledge of horses and equine behavior.
- Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications, and Child and Youth Protection training; training will be provided.
- High school education or equivalent preferred, supplemented by one to two years of equestrian experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Nice To Haves
- High school education or equivalent is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Teach beginner through intermediate riding lessons, with the possibility of teaching advanced lessons.
- Work with the Equestrian Program Coordinator and Instructor to determine when participants advance, assign horses, and register participants for horse shows.
- Assist with other equestrian programs, including trail rides, birthday parties, lead-line rides, Adopt a Horse, and general programs.
- Help prepare horses for lessons and teach participants to groom, saddle, and bridle them.
- Teach participants how to behave safely around horses, including proper etiquette for approaching and handling horses.
- Keep program areas clean and presentable.
- Clean tack regularly and keep grooming boxes organized.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
