What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialized Instructor-Pony Camp & Horsemanship position at City of Fort Collins?
Position Title
Specialized Instructor-Pony Camp & Horsemanship (Hourly)
REQUISITION #:
req8339
Department
Recreation
LOCATION:
MARTINEZ FARM OFFICE
Benefit Category
Variable Hourly
View Classifications & Benefits
Employment Type
Part-Time Hourly
Flsa Status
Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate
$20.00 - 24.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
Selection Process
Application deadline is
3:00 p.m. MT on 5/31/2026
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-offer Background Check Required
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure
Summary: Instructors are responsible for supervision of children, planning, preparation and instruction of equine classes, camps and/ or programs for children and their guardians ages 2-15 years. Western riding techniques performed.
Essential Job Duties
Must have thorough knowledge of horses and riding, must display and be able to teach good riding techniques to children ages 3-15, and parents.
Minimum age 16
Education And Experience
Western riding.
Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff and the general public. Must be able to effectively give directions to children between the ages of 3-15.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:1 st Aid/C.P.R. preferred
Physical Demands
Must be able to: saddle horses, stand for up to 4 hours, lift up to 40 pounds, work in direct sunlight and extreme heat for extended periods of time, and ride a horse for up to 1 hour.Allergy conditions exist everywhere (farm animals, hay, grass, trees, etc.).
Work Environment
Outdoors 100% of the time
Mental Demands
Ability to be effective in an outdoor environment with other activities going on around you, must be able to define acceptable behavior and maintain order of the participants, must be patient.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical And/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
Specialized Instructor-Pony Camp & Horsemanship (Hourly)
REQUISITION #:
req8339
Department
Recreation
LOCATION:
MARTINEZ FARM OFFICE
Benefit Category
Variable Hourly
View Classifications & Benefits
Employment Type
Part-Time Hourly
Flsa Status
Non-Exempt
Hourly Rate
$20.00 - 24.00 per hour (based on relevant experience)
Selection Process
Application deadline is
3:00 p.m. MT on 5/31/2026
The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile.
Post-offer Background Check Required
- (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role.
To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure
Summary: Instructors are responsible for supervision of children, planning, preparation and instruction of equine classes, camps and/ or programs for children and their guardians ages 2-15 years. Western riding techniques performed.
Essential Job Duties
- Supervision of children
- Plans and instructs daily/weekly age-appropriate activities for children to include grooming, saddling, riding with a strong emphasis on safety.
- Responsible for the cleanup of arena, tack room and area.
- Greet children and parents in a friendly manner
- Responsible for checking children in and out of classes/camps
- Knowledge of children whereabouts at all time
- Must treat children with respect in all areas including discipline
- Represent the City in a positive, professional, and healthy manner.
- Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds.
- Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends.
- A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations.
- A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork.
- Works independently without direct supervision.
- Must be proficient in western riding, able to teach leading and riding skills to participants.
- Must be able to lead trail rides along a busy path.
- Must enjoy working with children, patient and flexible to meet the demands children require.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with co-workers, participants, and the public.
- Communicates effectively in both oral and written form with external and internal customers
- Ability to show sensitivity with all age groups, persons with disabilities, and a diverse population.
Must have thorough knowledge of horses and riding, must display and be able to teach good riding techniques to children ages 3-15, and parents.
Minimum age 16
Education And Experience
Western riding.
Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff and the general public. Must be able to effectively give directions to children between the ages of 3-15.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:1 st Aid/C.P.R. preferred
Physical Demands
Must be able to: saddle horses, stand for up to 4 hours, lift up to 40 pounds, work in direct sunlight and extreme heat for extended periods of time, and ride a horse for up to 1 hour.Allergy conditions exist everywhere (farm animals, hay, grass, trees, etc.).
Work Environment
Outdoors 100% of the time
Mental Demands
Ability to be effective in an outdoor environment with other activities going on around you, must be able to define acceptable behavior and maintain order of the participants, must be patient.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance.
Notice Regarding Medical And/or Recreational Marijuana Use
Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy.
The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy.
Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law.
The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation.
POST OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED. (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position)
Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.
Salary : $20 - $24