What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equine Program Director position at Horses Spirits Healing Inc.?
Job Summary
Horses Spirits Healing Inc. (HSHI) is seeking a full-time, hands-on manager to coordinate daily operations and activity services for military Veterans, their families, and first responders. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, this position leads daily facility operations, supervises program staff and volunteers, oversees herd welfare, and leads educational, ground-based, and adaptive mounted skill lessons.
Duties
- Manage program operations, lesson schedules, participant intake, and records.
- Teach individual and group therapeutic riding lessons and ground-based activities.
- Recruit, train, and supervise program staff and volunteers; mentor instructors pursuing certification.
- Maintain PATH Intl. standards, accreditation requirements, and safety procedures.
- Oversee horse care, veterinary and farrier services, equine records, and horse evaluations and schooling.
- Monitor program spending, maintain billing information, and compile data for grants and program reports.
- Coordinate program events with the Development Director and represent HSHI in the community.
Qualifications
- Current PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) certification required.
- At least one year of therapeutic riding instruction and barn or ranch experience.
- Must have 3 years of strong horse-handling, leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Gmail, and basic recordkeeping.
- Ability to work safely around horses and perform hands-on duties, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Current CPR certification or willingness to obtain certification upon hire.
- PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) certification and experience serving Veterans or people with disabilities preferred.
Work Environment & Benefits
This in an active full-time, salaried in-person position based in an office, barn, and indoor/outdoor arena environment. Schedule is primarily Monday–Friday with rare weekend events. Includes Paid Time Off.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Paid time off
License/Certification:
- PATH Intl. CTRI or ESMHL Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000 - $55,000