Job Title:Instructor of Riding (Recreational and Field Riding Focus)

Classification: Exempt, Full time

Reports To: Director of the Riding Program

Job Summary/Objective: Instruct beginners through advanced level riders in the American hunter and jumper system.  Organize and run the recreational activities and field activities (trail rides, annual hunter trials and annual hunter pace).  Teach the riders and school the horses to utilize the trails and fields.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours: 12-month faculty position that will include weekend responsibilities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising and coaching at home and away, including occasional over nights for activities 
• Duties include supervising student teacher assistants, all aspects of field riding competitions and additional duties as assigned

Essential Responsibilities:

• Teaching 4-7 classes per semester
• Care for the horses, facilities, setting up teaching stations and setting courses
• Organizing and supervising field events on and off campus
• Preparing jump fields and trails for field events
• Riding and re-schooling horses as needed and riding privately owned horses over holiday breaks
• On call and night turnout duties as assigned
• Work evenings of night turnout and barn closedown
• Drive the shuttle to transport students to and from the riding center for classes, work and independent rides.

Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications: 

• Ability to teach group lessons, ride and train hunters/jumpers and safely train students and horses to utilize trails and fields
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Strong teaching experience
• Valid driver’s license and insurability

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree
• Foxhunting experience
• Prior experience coaching students at competitions is highly desirable 
• USHJA Trainer Certification, USHJA Instructor Credentialing and USEF Judges cards are a plus
• Experience driving a gooseneck truck and 6 horse trailer

Work Environment: Work outside in all weather conditions, hot and cold temperatures, dirt, bugs, rain, snow and dust. 

Physical Demands: Ability to ride and handle challenging mounts of all temperaments for up to 4-5 hours per day.  Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds. Extended periods of sitting/standing/walking may be required.

Recruiting : Give tours, correspond with prospective students, attend recruiting events on and off campus.  Several weekend events.
 

Travel: Travel to away competitions, including occasional overnight stays and hauling horses as needed.