What are the responsibilities and job description for the Riding Center Instructor - PT position at Great Parks of Hamilton County?
Do you love riding horses? Do you love sharing your knowledge and excitement of horseback riding with others? We are currently hiring for part time Equestrian Riding Instructors at Winton Woods Riding Center!
At Great Parks, our team members work together to preserve and protect natural resources and to provide outdoor recreation and education in order to enhance the quality of life for present and future generations.
Our Excellent Benefits include:
- Instructors are covered under Great Parks liability insurance
- No overhead rate to use facility and horses
- Set hours, and not responsible for finding students or scheduling lessons
- Instructors’ main responsibility is to teach lessons
- Not responsible for preparing horses for lessons
- Schooling rides
- Hourly rate is set
- Membership in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- Free or discounted use of many Great Parks recreational activities.
Flexible schedule that will offer great work life balance!
Monday – Thursday
4:45pm – 9:15pm
Saturday and Sunday Split Day
8:45am – 1:00pm or 12:45pm – 5:00pm
The Equestrian Riding Instructor gives horseback riding lessons and instruction to Winton Woods Riding Center visitors. This job requires a demonstrable skill in horseback riding and knowledge of equestrian management. Standard practice allows employees to proceed alone on regular duties with questionable situations referred to supervisor or others.
- Gives horseback riding lessons and instruction to Farm visitors. Teaches proper equestrian care and management, proper riding techniques and safety practices.
- Ensures riding center facilities and equipment are maintain in proper condition, and horses are cared for properly.
- Answers questions and provides information to assist visitors in enjoying riding facilities in a safe manner. Assists riders get on/off horse, etc. Ensures public safety and proper treatment of the horses.
- Feeds, waters, brushes, and performs other tasks to assist in care of horses.
- May assist with the maintenance and repair of tack.
Qualifications
- At least 18 years old and completion of high school education,
- Previous work or personal experience in equestrian management
- Demonstrable skills in horseback riding
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within 3 days of original appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and Control Act requirements.
Great Parks is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or any other classification protected under applicable law.