PATH-Certified Adaptive Riding Instructor

Summary:

NCEFT is looking for a skilled and enthusiastic part-time Adaptive Riding Instructor who can help a variety of clients achieve their goals, perfect their riding skills, and improve their confidence!

Basic responsibilities include instruction to a diverse population for both individual and group lessons and assessment and development of education plan for new riders. This part-time position includes some weekends and early evenings. Reports to the Program Director.

Job Description:

• In coordination with Therapy Staff, assess potential clients for the Adaptive Riding program.
• Develop goals and measurements for tracking client progress.
• Keep accurate and timely notes on all Adaptive Riding clients.
• Deliver Adaptive Riding sessions with clients as assigned. 
• Keep PATH certification current. 
• Where possible, develop and offer group lessons.
• Manage horse usage in coordination with the Barn Manager and Program Director.
• Educate side walker volunteers or staff as needed regarding any advanced or specialized knowledge or skills required for specific programs or riders.
• In coordination with barn staff, manage the overall safety of all participants during Adaptive Riding sessions (rider, volunteers).
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, respectfully, and collaboratively with staff regarding the usage of horses, facilities, and volunteers.
• Represent the mission and goals of NCEFT to the public. 
• Participate in NCEFT’s fundraisers and events.
• Other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience as a PATH-certified riding instructor.
• Current PATH ARI certification.
• Experience with a wide range of rider needs and ages, including oversight of group lessons.
• Current CPR certification.
• Team-player with good communication skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently lift up to 35 pounds from the ground to waist height to assist clients and lift occasional items, such as saddles, ground poles, feed buckets, etc.
• Able to walk and stand on uneven surfaces for up to 7 hours per day (perform tacking or leading horse for session if part of lesson plan, R&R horses to and from their stalls through a 12-acre farm/ranch facility.
• Possess the agility and dexterity to rapidly move toward or away from full sized horses to protect the safety of the rider, side walkers.
• Able to jog, without stopping, approximately 150 yards on an uneven surface, while leading a horse or side walking.

Pay Range:

$24-$30 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

How to Apply:

Please email resume and cover letter to NCEFT’s Program Director, Chris Swan, MSPT, HPCS, at jobs@nceft.org

NCEFT is an equal opportunity employer.