What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor position at SunCatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy?
Overview
Find fulfillment in the work you do by pairing your love of horses with your desire to give back to our community! SunCatcher Therapeutic Riding Academy is a 501(c)3 non-profit whose mission is to provide therapeutic horsemanship services, bringing a sense of joy, hope, and belonging to those with disabilities. We are seeking a dependable, compassionate, and experienced part-time instructor to lead therapeutic horsemanship and adaptive riding sessions for program participants.
Duties
- Design and implement engaging riding and groundwork sessions for both adults and children that support participants' program goals
- Lead a minimum of three 1.5-hour sessions weekly on a consistent schedule.
- Arrive 30 minutes before the first session of the day and plan to stay ½ hour after the last session.
- Lead volunteers in providing safe, therapeutic sessions that align with PATH Intl. standards.
- Collaborate with volunteers to provide person-centered behavioral support that aligns with therapeutic goals of the organization.
- Report any maintenance, equine welfare, volunteer, participant, or other concerns to Program Director.
- Evaluate participant progress regularly through assessments and observations of sessions, keeping detailed notes and providing report to Program Director.
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- CPR & First Aid certified
- Experience with horses required, experience with people with disabilities preferred
- Ideal Instructor has the following characteristics: flexibility, coachability, compassion, grit, problem-solving, the ability to be outside in various weather, can walk/stand for 60 minutes at a time, able to project voice in an arena, and able to successfully do emergency dismounts.
Join us as an Instructor to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our program participants by delivering therapeutic horsemanship that empowers individuals for success. Your experience and leadership will change lives, one session at a time.
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- How many years of equine experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15