Salary: $16.00-$18.00/hrEquestrian Instructor Benefits:- Employee Assistance Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical/dental/vision/prescription insurance
- Flexible spending account program
- Short-Term disability and long-term disability
- 401K
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Paid birthday time off
- Parental Leave
- DailyPay- access a portion of your base wages in advance
- And More!
Equestrian Instructor Qualifications:- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must be able to pass a thorough background check, and obtain a Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Education: Prefer degree in education or related field. Requires experience with youth and horses. Minimum of High School or GED required.
- Experience: Extensive experience in all facets of horse care and training. Self-motivated and energetic. Able to organize, work and plan with minimal supervision. Serves as a role model for students in the care and treatment of animals. Exhibits high ethical values and strong moral turpitude.
Equestrian Instructor Special Requirements:- First Aid Certified
- Able to satisfy State OBHL and ADE licensing requirement for employment
- Good individual judgment, discretion and decision making.
- Ability to maintain State OBHL, ADE, and agency confidentiality requirements.
- High ethical and professional standards.
- High level of physical fitness necessary in order to meet the physical requirements of the position
Equestrian Instructor Responsibilities:- Daily feeding of animals including ordering appropriate feed, nutritional supplements, surveying and identifying equipment needs, and teaching and supervising students in the appropriate methods of maintaining healthy animals.
- Maintaining the general health of animals including daily checks for injuries and illness; medication requirements; administering routine parasite controls, vaccinations, and booster shots; and teaching and supervising students in how to maintain healthy animals.
- Schedule and aid veterinarians, farriers, and livestock inspectors in order to ensure that our animals are healthy and well maintained.
- Provide instruction to students in basic, intermediate, and advanced riding skills designed to provide students a safe and therapeutic experience through classroom instruction and basic horsemanship and safety.
- Promoting the equestrian program through participation in local gymkhanas, parades, Family day programs and MMYTC's Annual Founder's Day Rodeo.
- Coordinates vocational activities for those students who identify their experience with a potential career in equine care or veterinary assistant.
- Adheres to Mingus policy and practice concerning creation, editing, transmission, storage, and disposition of all Protected Health Information in compliance with HIPAA
About Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center:Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment CenterResidential Behavioral Health Adolescent Treatment Trauma-Informed Care Arizona NonprofitMingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center (MMYTC) is a nonprofit residential behavioral health treatment center serving adolescents with serious emotional, behavioral, and substance use disorders. Located in Arizona, we provide structured, trauma-informed, and clinically sophisticated care for youth who require intensive therapeutic support. MMYTC staff routinely treat vulnerable youth who have survived abuse, neglect and exploitation in their communities, which provides a unique opportunity for staff to provide life-saving care.
Our multidisciplinary team includes licensed therapists, behavioral health technicians, nurses, case managers, educators, and direct care professionals who work together to create safe, therapeutic environments where youth can stabilize, heal, and build lifelong skills.
Why Work at MMYTC?If you're looking for meaningful work in behavioral health, residential treatment, youth services, or mental health care, MMYTC offers the opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact.
We are committed to:
v Trauma-informed, strengths-based treatment approaches
v Collaborative, team-oriented clinical care
v Professional growth and internal advancement
v Ethical, mission-driven nonprofit service
v A safe, structured residential environment
Whether you are an experienced licensed clinician (LCSW, LPC, LMFT), behavioral health technician, psychiatric nurse, case manager, special education teacher, or entry-level direct care staff, you'll be part of a team that values compassion, accountability, and excellence.
Our Clinical ModelOur evidence-based programming integrates:
v Individual, group, and family therapy
v Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
v Substance use disorder treatment
v Specialized care for youth who are survivors of sexual exploitation
v Skills development and behavior management
v Accredited educational services
v Discharge planning and community reintegration
We serve adolescents with complex trauma histories, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, co-occurring substance use, and other mental health diagnoses requiring 24/7 therapeutic support.
Our Workplace CultureAt MMYTC, we recognize that strong outcomes for youth begin with supported, empowered staff. We emphasize:
v Clear leadership communication
v Clinical supervision and mentorship
v Ongoing training and certification opportunities
v Team collaboration across residential, clinical, and education departments
v A mission-driven culture focused on safety and growth
MMYTC believes that responsible organizations support the physical, psychological, emotional and moral needs of their staff, including through providing comprehensive employee benefit options. We are proud to provide competitive and affordable employee benefits that are customizable to each employee's needs.
Join Our TeamIf you are passionate about adolescent behavioral health, residential treatment, trauma-informed care, and making a difference in Arizona communities, we invite you to explore career opportunities at Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center. Together, we help youth build resilience, restore stability, and create brighter futures.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
