Instructor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Experience with horse care, riding instruction, and horsemanship.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting hay, cleaning stalls, and assisting riders.
• Strong communication, patience, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries while mentoring youth.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to work outside year round.
• Experience driving a truck and trailer.

Nice To Haves

• Previous teaching or therapeutic riding experience preferred.
• PATH Intl., CHA, Parelli, or similar certification preferred.
• Passion for horses and helping youth succeed.
• Strong horsemanship and safety awareness.
• Calm, dependable, and patient under pressure.
• Team player who collaborates well with therapists and fellow staff.
• Organized, proactive, and committed to creating a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach therapeutic riding lessons and horsemanship to students of varying experience levels.
• Partner with therapists to support individual and group equine therapy sessions.
• Ensure the health, safety, and daily care of horses, including feeding, grooming, stall cleaning, and basic health monitoring.
• Prepare horses, tack, and equipment for lessons while maintaining a safe riding environment.
• Supervise students in the barn and model safe horse-handling practices.
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage student growth and support treatment goals.
• Report facility or horse health concerns promptly.
• Support the overall operation of the equestrian program and assist with additional duties as needed.