Instructor
- Teaching horse riding lessons in a safe, progressive and enjoyable manner for all levels of rides from Beginner Courses up to Novice.
- Preparing students for monthly competitions and assist them on show days.
- Actively encourage students to become more involved in the riding section through Pony Club, additional lessons, leases and competing at shows.
- Ensure rider lists and colour levels are maintained and reviewed quarterly.
- Complete rider assessments of new riders, teach beginner courses.
- Participate in clinics to develop riding and teaching skills.
- Progress qualifications through the BHS course program up to Stage 3 SM
- Report issues regarding horse behavior or welfare
- Attend weekly department meetings.
- Teach regular or ad-hoc lessons outside of normal teaching hours with overtime compensation
- Assist with SPC competitions including arena setup, arena tasks and stewarding.
Stable management
- Daily check of riding section stables and horses between 7am & 8.30am. Submit weekly report
- Order weekly feed and bedding requirements
- Train and support the grooms in their jobs.
- Complete monthly report of tack and equipment condition.
- Maintain an inventory of tack in use and in-store, recommend any tack requirements.
- Maintain horse care records
- Allocate horses for daily lessons, schooling, turnout against daily sheet bookings. ( to commence after first month)
Requirement
- Possess a British Horse Societys Assistant Instructor (BHS AI) Certificate or equivalent qualification
- Good inter-personal skills to deliver high quality customer care.
- Enjoy teaching at all levels; from beginners to competitive riders.
Suitably qualified applicants are invited to email your updated resume with your current and expected salaries and available start date. We regret that only shortlisted candidate will be notified. All resume/ CV will be treated strictly confidential
