Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Job Details: Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor
Fair Hill Therapeutic Riding Center is seeking a motivated individual for the position of part time Certified Therapeutic/Adaptive Riding Instructor. Fair Hill is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization serving individuals with various disabilities. The individual will be responsible for all aspects of instructing therapeutic riding lessons and un-mounted program activities according to industry standards and in a safe professional manner. One-year teaching experience is preferred.
The individual is responsible for the following:
- Manage schedules for the participants and communicate with caregivers.
- Volunteer management and recruitment.
- Maintaining tack and equipment care, organization, and needs.
- Provide services and activities in Therapeutic Horsemanship that follow PATH Intl. industry standards including maintaining required paperwork.
Skills:
- Horse-handling and English riding experience including an understanding of basic English equitation principles.
- Excellent communication and time management skills.
- Possess organizational skills.
- Knowledge of and experience working with children and adults with disabilities.
- Ability to develop positive relationships with community.
- Ability to work in a team.
Hourly pay commensurate with experience with a range of $20.00 – $26.00 per hour.
10-15 hours a week to start. Possibility of additional hours for the right candidate.
Flexible schedule
Job description is subject to change depending on the skills of applicant and needs of FHTRC.
Certifications accepted: PATH Intl., CECTH, CHA.
Send resume and cover letter to Sally Wasylyk at [email protected] or mail to: PO Box 396, Waymart, PA 18472.
