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Equestrian Instructor/Barn Technician

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Equestrian

Reports: Equestrian Director

General Purpose: To maintain a professional working relationship with horse owners and guest while

teaching riding lessons in the English discipline and assisting with the trail program as needed.

Essential Duties

• Riding and teaching background in Hunter/Jumpers, Dressage, or Event
• Guiding trail rides for all levels of riders in western tack.
• Provides high end, private trail rides for small groups and private lessons for Members of the community.
• Professional attitude and ability to demonstrate impeccable work ethic and customer service.
• Ability to work with people who may have never ridden before as well as experienced riders and must be able to respectfully and patiently address both constituent groups.
• Must also be able to maintain the horses and facility to a standard representative of a private club and resort.
• Consistently demonstrate excellent customer service and knowledgeable horsemanship.
• Assist in training and schooling horses, kid's programs, and lead occasional pony rides.
• Basic knowledge of equine first aid and nutrition.
• Assist with daily stable chores and maintenance, including feedings, veterinary care and cleaning stalls.
• Flexibility and excellent problem-solving skills are essential.

Other Duties:

• Schedules and teaches lessons, conducts trail rides, pony rides, carriage tours and clinics.
• Water animals, measures, mixes and apportions feed and feed supplements according to feeding instructions.
• Washes, brushes, trims and curries horses’ coats to clean and improve appearance.
• Performs hoof care.
• Inspects animals for disease, illness, or injury and reports occurrences to Manager. Performs first-aid/ medical procedures as directed by Equestrian Director.
• Exercises and rides horse as requested or according to exercise schedule.
• Cleans and sanitizes food and water containers.
• Cleans horses’ quarters daily and replenishes bedding as needed. Performs daily pasture maintenance.
• Unloads and stores feed, hay, bedding and supplies.
• Cleans saddles, brindles, harness equipment and carriages.
• Washes and dries saddle pads, blankets and girths.
• Whitewashes stable.
• Performs basic office administrative duties i.e., answering the phone, filing, checking e-mail, etc.
• Assists manager during special events including Kids’ Camps/ Horse Camps
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals

with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience in riding, teaching,

grooming, and barn/pasture maintenance is required. Knowledge of English and Western

disciplines and their equipment.

Education/Experience:

B.S. Associates, High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

A female employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 40 pounds. A male employee must

regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Environment/Noise:

Frequently works in outdoor conditions. Occasionally works in high or precarious places. Noise level is moderate.

Certificates/Licenses:

No certifications or licenses are required.

Job Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Preferences

• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g., the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English).
• Experience in riding, teaching, grooming and barn/pasture maintenance.
• Knowledge of English and Western disciplines and their equipment.
• Basic computer skills including e-mail, Word, printing, etc