EquiCenter, Inc. is Hiring a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor Near Honeoye, NY
Adaptive Riding Instructor
Qualifications:
PATH certified instructor preferred but will mentor through PATH process if needed
Proven experience as a teacher/trainer or coach of people
Horse experience necessary
Upbeat, dynamic personality
Team player capable of working independently and taking ownership of responsibilities
Organized, flexible work style
Willingness to improve upon instruction technique, horse care/exercising, etc.
Timely and thorough in competition of tasks
Proactive and creative with issues and solutions
Background in disabilities preferred but not required
Duties:
Evaluate the ability of students and understand their disabilities.
Provide effective and safe horseback riding lessons.
Create long term and short term goals throughout sessions with specific objectives for each lesson working with the participant/caregiver/family to enhance lesson plans and outcomes.
Keep thorough lesson notes.
Help volunteers prepare horses for lessons to ensure soundness and proper tack fit.
Manage volunteers throughout lessons.
Assist Program Director with appropriate horse, volunteer, rider and equipment combinations.
Maintain and clean lesson activity center on a regular basis.
Answer phones, handle inquiries and greet visitors.
Monitor all aspects of equine suitability & comfort throughout lessons. Report any challenges to Barn Manager and Program Director.
Maintain CTRI (certified therapeutic riding instructor) through PATH, Intl.