Facilitator Assistant - Equine Assisted Learning

The Facilitator Assistant role supports the Lead and Co-Facilitator in engaging participants and fostering group safety while conducting equine-assisted learning skills in an experiential learning group setting. Their demeanor must be consistent with a nurturing, trauma-informed approach emphasizing connection and relationships. They must also possess various skills to manage behaviors exhibited in at-risk youth and adults, all while representing the core values of The Flying Horse Foundation’s (FHF) programs.

About us

The Flying Horse Foundation is an non-profit organization whose mission to advance the long-term physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of children, families, and seniors in our community - with special emphasis on at risk and underserved individuals..

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• Safe work environment
• Flexible working hours

This role is an entry-level, part-time position with sessions/shifts available Monday-Saturday, within specific hours, dependent on group assignment and availability. They report to the Flying Horse Foundation Programs Director (PD) and/or Director of Facilitation and Equine Protocol (DFEP).

The duties of the Facilitator Assistant position include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for setting up and cleaning up sessions before and after groups, ensuring all materials utilized during sessions are returned to the appropriate location.
• Meet with the Lead and Co-Facilitator before group time to learn the lesson plan of the day and expectations of the role within the group.
• Greet all parents and participants as they arrive at the ranch for sessions, engaging with participants while waiting for the group to begin.
• Creatively guide participants by keeping them engaged safely, especially if the Lead Facilitator elects to change the original session plan at the last moment.
• Support Lead and Co-Facilitator in managing the safety of participants, volunteers, and equines participating in groups.
• Communicate any critical incidents to the Lead Facilitator, such as injuries, unwanted physical contact between participants, and any other behaviors that jeopardize the safety of any participant/animal/employee and harm to the ranch facilities or tack and equipment.
• Support and mentor volunteers in their groups to enhance effectiveness in their role.
• Comply with Flying Horse Foundation practices and policies concerning handling horses and other ranch animals.
• Responsible for adhering to the “Time Off” policy for scheduled groups; demonstrating teamwork by volunteering to cover for other facilitator assistants needing coverage and seeking coverage for oneself when needed.
• Demonstrate adherence to Flying Horse Foundation’s ethics, policies, and procedures, aligning oneself with the Flying Horse Foundation’s beliefs in a positive and professional working environment.
• Other duties as discussed and assigned by the Flying Horse Foundation Leadership team.

Flying Horse Foundation is committed to following an established phase-based (Competent, Proficient, and Mastery) training protocol that provides the Facilitator Assistant consistency and expertise in the execution of all designated skills. This coaching offers the employee goals and objectives in each training module to be completed and validated by their direct supervisor. At the supervisor’s recommendation, and if the candidate desires, this individual may progress to roles of increased responsibility.

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Every weekend
• Morning shift

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• working with at-risk children: 1 year (Required)
• horse: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20