FT Riding Instructor

Full-Time Riding Instructor Position

Stoneleigh-Burnham School, an independent girls’ boarding and day school for grades 7-12, seeks an instructor to join the staff at the SBS Equestrian Center.

Located in the Pioneer Valley, a short drive from the Five College Consortium (University of Massachusetts and Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire, and Amherst Colleges), Stoneleigh-Burnham School is the only girls’ school in New England to offer the IB Diploma Programme and attracts students from the local area and around the world. Our mission centers around helping our students discover and use their authentic voices. Faculty and staff who thrive at SBS are collaborative and dynamic colleagues who are excited by professional growth and excellence in teaching, deeply passionate about education, and committed to fostering an inclusive community. To learn more about Stoneleigh-Burnham School, please visit our website: sbschool.org.

Position Details:

• Full Time

• Normal 5 Days a week/ Additional days for show weekends

• Perform Daily Teaching requirements/ Assisting with organizing set up for shows and keeping the barn/ring organized

Qualifications:

• Current Mass Instructors License

• Current USEF Pro Membership

• Must have 5 years experience of teaching riding

• Knowledge of IEA riding format

• Must be able to teach riders from Horsemanship through Intermediate Dressage/ 3' Jumping

• Possess knowledge of equine health and conditioning

• Should foster a culture of teamwork and discipline

• Possess a positive attitude, organized, responsible

• Ability to drive a trailer is a bonus but not required

• CORI/SORI checks required

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Training horses and students

• Overseeing horses’ healthcare

• Maintaining equipment for stable and riding program

• Assisting at SBS shows and events with students

SBS Instructor Needs:

• We are looking for an experienced riding instructor to join our team! We are focused on teaching riders through all levels and teaching them core and important horsemanship skills along with furthering their knowledge in the saddle. Staff needs to be supportive and positive while creating structure for riders to flourish. We are committed to every rider becoming independent and self driven under the guidance of our instruction.

• We specialize in Hunt Seat, Dressage and Cross country. We have both Hunt Seat and Dressage IEA teams that have a history of making it to Regionals, Zones, and Nationals.

• We have a diverse group of horses and riders and give both group and private lessons. Lessons need to be taught around having a diverse group of horses in the ring while also catering to the different types of learning. We have a great group of riders with a broad range of knowledge. Flat lessons are generally taught Dressage/Equitation style and Jumping lessons on learning balance of horse and rider and style depending on horses need.

Applications:

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Kay Ward, Equestrian Director at kward@sbschool.org.

Stoneleigh-Burnham strives to hire and support an inclusive community of employees; candidates from communities that are statistically and systemically underrepresented in independent schools are encouraged to apply. Stoneleigh-Burnham School is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary is commensurate with experience.