The Program Instructor has a primary responsibility for ensuring safe, quality therapeutic equine instruction as per SARI standards, policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Program Instructor include but are not limited to:
- teaching lessons within Therapeutic Riding, Grooming, Summer Camp, Little Britches, and any other program booking,
- supervising and acting as a resource to volunteer instructors and exercise riders,
- mentoring and providing training opportunities to volunteers, instructors, and/or exercise riders, and
- assisting in horse care & training as needed.
Hours: This position has a part time schedule up to 24 hours per week. Ideal candidate will have flexible availability that includes daytime, weekends, and evenings.
Work Location: SARI Therapeutic Riding, 12659 Medway Road, Arva, ON N0M 1C0
Qualifications:
- Experienced & competent horse handler and rider
- Experience working with people with disabilities
- Flexible, demonstrated ability to adapt to change
- Willingness to teach long hours including evenings and weekends
- Strong organizational and problem solving/decision-making abilities
- Demonstrated confidence in a leadership role
- Ability to work independently and harmoniously as part of a team
- CanTRA or PATH certification, or willingness to work toward
- Education in related field an asset