What are the responsibilities and job description for the PATH Instructor - Equine Program Coordinator position at Rising Light Ridge?
PATH Instructor – Equine Program Coordinator Job Description
About Us:
Rising Light Ridge is a ministry of the Tim Tebow Foundation and will be a fully accessible recreational, learning, and ministry campus. Rising Light Ridge will provide a community of belonging where participants of all backgrounds and abilities and their families can experience Faith, Hope and Love and grow in Christ. Our programming is designed to foster peer-to-peer relationships that inform, serve, and challenge one another.
Learn more at Rising Light Ridge website!
What We Need:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled PATH Instructor - Program Coordinator to join our team. This role will be responsible for all aspects of Equine Assisted Services (EAS) program development and implementation as well as to teach mounted and unmounted traditional and adaptive lessons. This candidate will work under the direction of the Director of Animal Assisted Programming and in collaboration with the Equine Manager for horse selection.
Position Type: Full-time
Reports to: Director of Animal Assisted Programming
Supports: Equine Manager, Director of Animal Assisted Programming, Instructors
Why you’ll love working with Rising Light Ridge:
Employment at Rising Light Ridge will give you the unique opportunity to grow both professionally and spiritually while giving you the ability to help others feel loved, cherished, and valued.
What You’ll Get:
Rising Light Ridge offers the following benefits package to all full-time employees:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 paid Holidays
- Retirement Plans - match up to 3% each pay period
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Employee Development Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Annual Staff Retreat
Key Responsibilities:
· Develop EAS programs for individuals, groups, and organizations
· Train and coach staff in program implementation
· Teach mounted and unmounted traditional and adaptive lessons to individuals, groups, and organization members
· Work with the Director of Animal Assisted Programming, Community Relations Coordinator, Equine Manager and Volunteer and Events Coordinator on event scheduling and preparation
· Give on-site tours and share the vision and mission of Rising Light Ridge and the Rising Light Ridge Equine Center
· Assist Director of Animal Assisted Programming and Equine Manager in other duties as needed.
Qualifications
· Minimum 3 years working in an EAS therapeutic riding center
· Minimum 2 years assisting with or developing EAS programs for persons with and without disabilities
· Strong horsemanship skills and knowledge of equine care
· PATH Intl. CTRI, Advanced, or Master level preferred
· Demonstrate ability to ride horses at intermediate level as determined by Equine Manager
· Ability to work independently and part of a team
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Detail oriented and safety minded
· Physical ability to handle horses and assist riders as needed (lifting, balancing, supporting etc.)
· Willing to maintain compliance with Mission, Vision, and Values Statement of Faith of Tim Tebow Foundation and Rising Light Ridge
Do you feel called to the mission at Rising Light Ridge?
If so, we want to hear from you! Please fill out an application and submit your resume!
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
