Therapeutic Equestrian Worker

LOCATION –

555 Deer Springs Road

San Marcos, CA 92069

OVERVIEW –

TERI changes the way the world sees, helps, and empowers individuals touched by special needs. The TERI Campus of Life models a more integrated society where the entire community learns, creates, and lives well side-by-side.

Here at TERI, health and wellness are integral parts of our culture for both staff and clients. “Fit for Life” is a core value, and all staff are expected to actively participate in TERI wellness programs and personally commit to the agency philosophy of being “Fit for Life.” We have an on-site Fitness Center with a full-time Wellness Team who can help you design personal fitness goals and nutrition plans; additionally, there are many opportunities for individual and group exercise classes offered at times that fit your personal schedule. TERI culture ensures the health and wellness of each client is a top priority.

We’re seeking for a Therapeutic Equestrian Worker to join our TERI team!

The Therapeutic Equestrian Worker assists with instructing therapeutic riding lessons and leading unmounted activities, lunging and exercise riding, as well as providing general horse care.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES –

• Perform stable management caring for horses and small animals.
• Responsible for cleaning, upkeeping, repairing barn, stable and equipment.
• Assist individuals during riding lessons by leading the horse, side walking, and/or stabilizing the individual, and providing assistance with mountain and dismounting.
• Work with supervisor to provide basic riding plans.
• Protects clients’ rights, safety, health, and welfare and best interest at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS –

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
• Minimum five-years related horse experience.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities, but not required.
• Comfortable teaching basic riding skills.
• Must have a two-year clean driving record.

Salary Range –

$16.50 Hourly

Position Status –

Part-Time

Schedule:

3 days a week of 15 hours per week (Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday)

OUR BENEFITS –

• Health Benefits – Dental, & Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Health & Wellness Program
• Onsite Fitness Center & Fitness Court
• Pet Insurance
• Discounts at TERI’s Common Ground

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER –

TERI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. At TERI, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and related medical conditions, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. TERI believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, in touching the lives of those we serve and seek to recruit. We strive to develop and retain the most compassionate and talented people from an extensive and diverse candidate pool.