Riding Instructor

Mentor and support individuals with disabilities by helping them explore the wonders of the great outdoors!  Working at our camp provides leadership experience that will elevate your game for the rest of your life - at home, in school and in your career! 

Riding Instructor

The Riding Instructor organizes, implements, facilitates, and evaluates the interaction between horses and clients of all abilities. This position assists the Barn Manager in the delivery of a safe and fun horseback riding and small animal program.

• Follow lesson plans that meet rider goals and create new plans as needed.
• Provide assistance to other Instructors as a Support Instructor as needed.
• Communicate and interact effectively with riders, parents or caregivers, donors and visitors.
• Maintain all appropriate client paperwork.
• Provide after-lesson horse and tack care. 
• Help plan and facilitate creative riding, horsemanship, and small animal program activities.
• Demonstrate commitment to the social sector with a passion for MCHS’s mission and vision.

Knowledge Requirements: 

• Equine handling knowledge and riding skills.
• Familiarity and experience with individuals with special needs.
• Previous experience in the care of horses and small animals.
• Demonstrated history of dependability and responsibility.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to collaborate with and work within a team environment.

 Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years’ experience with adaptive horsemanship preferred.
• Must be certified through CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) or PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship).
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable and meet requirements of the agency’s insurance carrier.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.
• Must meet the State’s Moral Character standard.

MCHS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as established by law.  This policy extends to all policies and procedures related to the recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment.

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