What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Riding Instructor position at Trax Equestrian Center?
Responsibilities:
-Conducting therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults with special needs.
-Managing your own weekly schedule.
-Engaging with and managing volunteers.
-Tacking up lesson horses.
-Managing horses and clients during lessons.
-Creating individualized lesson plans.
-Tracking and managing lesson plans and client progress.
-Working with and caring for therapy horses.
-Riding and training therapy horses as needed.
- Teaching and demonstrating proper techniques and skills to students
- Providing guidance and support to students to help them improve their performance
- Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
- Developing lesson plans and curriculum that align with the goals of the program
- Monitoring student progress and providing feedback to parents/guardians
- Ensuring the safety of all participants during classes and activities
- Implementing behavior management strategies when necessary
Experience:
-Prior experience with horses required.
-Experience working with children.
-Experience working with individuals with disabilities highly preferred.
- Ability to effectively communicate and engage with students of different ages and skill levels
- Experience in teaching and educating students on proper techniques and skills
- Familiarity with behavior management techniques to maintain a positive learning environment
- Ability to adapt lessons and activities to meet the needs of individual students or groups
Note: Trax Equestrian Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
We offer competitive compensation based on experience.
If you are passionate about working with children and animals and helping students develop their skills, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our team of dedicated instructors.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- On-the-job training
Schedule:
- After school
- Choose your own hours
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $40