Registered Riding Instructor

Hospital for Special Care•Middletown, CT

10d

About The Position

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day! JOB SUMMARY Instructs equine-assisted sessions and un-mounted program activities in a safe, professional manner. Develops rider goals and weekly objectives and documents weekly progress for each rider. Submits written evaluation on each participant at the end of each semester. Adheres to Manes & Motions policies and PATH standards at all times. Attends and participates in staff meetings, program functions and trainings. Represents the program in a positive and professional manner at all times. Communicates needs or changes in regards to participants, horses, volunteers and equipment with appropriate staff. At HFSC, we are a family. Each person who is a part of our team of 1,300 employees and volunteers offers unique talents and perspectives. We all believe in keeping the same shared value of making our patients the center of what we do. By combining all of our unique skills and shared values we are able to make a positive difference in the lives of our patients. We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer a competitive benefits package. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!

Requirements

PATH Certified Instructor.
Adult and Child CPR Certification.
First Aid Certification.
High School Diploma.

Nice To Haves

One year experience in the field of equine-assisted activities.
One year experience teaching horseback riding skills to able bodied riders.

Responsibilities

Instructs equine-assisted sessions and un-mounted program activities in a safe, professional manner.
Develops rider goals and weekly objectives and documents weekly progress for each rider.
Submits written evaluation on each participant at the end of each semester.
Adheres to Manes & Motions policies and PATH standards at all times.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, program functions and trainings.
Represents the program in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Communicates needs or changes in regards to participants, horses, volunteers and equipment with appropriate staff.
Adheres to regulations, policies, standards of practice and procedure for safety, infection control maintenance and PATH standards.
Effectively implements first aid measures, using appropriate equipment.
Communicates participant, horse, facility and equipment issues, problems to Facility Coordinator or designee.
Communicates volunteer issues, problems to the volunteer coordinator or designee.
Develops and implements an IRP for each participant according to their individual goals and abilities.
Documents weekly progress of each participant and submits a written summary of such progress at the end of each semester.
Provides on-going education and safety awareness to volunteers.
Participates in developing weekly themes and the daily ring set-up/breakdown for each theme.