Riding Instructor Part-Time

Menlo Circus Club • Atherton, CA

1d • $28 - $30

About The Position

The Menlo Circus Club is a family club founded in 1923, offering equestrian, swimming, and court sports, along with dining and entertainment. Its equestrian programs include boarding, English-style riding, and a competitive show group. The part-time Riding Instructor teaches beginner lessons, supervises unmounted activities, assists with barn chores, and supports the Barn Manager with educational programs. The role is less than 30 hours per week and requires weekend availability.

Requirements

• Ability to work with and around horses.
• Reliable and hard-working.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to contribute to a team environment.
• Ability to work varied hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Prior horse-handling experience and experience working in a barn or stable setting.
• Previous teaching experience.
• Must have unrestricted ability to work in the United States.
• Ability to be on feet for up to 85% of shifts.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, turn, climb, and use hand tools for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and well-kept stable area.
• Follow strict feeding and watering instructions.
• Keep water bowls, buckets, and feeding areas clean.
• Assist with the daily turnout of horses.
• Assist with grooming horses.
• Report horse health, injury, or abnormal behavior issues to the Barn Manager.
• Follow established Club Equestrian department rules and regulations.
• Assist the riding school supervisor with camp and teaching beginner lessons.
• Supervise unmounted activities and generally help with barn chores.
• Assist the Barn Manager with educational programs.

What This Job Offers

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