Equestrian Special Assistant

Oregon City School District 62 • Oregon City, OR

1d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Equestrian Student Support staff to provide individualized support during equestrian practices and competitions. This role focuses on ensuring student safety, supporting engagement, and promoting successful participation in equestrian activities.

Requirements

• Experience working with horses and familiarity with equestrian environments strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional learning or support needs is preferred.
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and responsive in dynamic or unpredictable situations.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear, simplified instructions.
• Reliability, flexibility, and attentiveness to safety at all times.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with horses and familiarity with equestrian environments strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting individuals with additional learning or support needs is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close physical proximity to the student while they are working with a horse to support safety and participation.
• Assist in calming and managing the horse in unpredictable or high-stimulation situations, in coordination with trainers and staff.
• Provide simplified, clear instructions to the student as needed.
• Check frequently for student understanding and clarify directions when necessary.
• Support the student in staying on task and on track with practice routines, drills, and competition activities.
• Collaborate with equestrian staff, coaches, and supervisors to ensure consistent support strategies are used.
• Monitor the student’s engagement and safety throughout practices and competitions and respond promptly to concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed