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RFK Community Alliance

Lead Stable Staff

Lancaster, MA · On-site

$20/hr

... Full Time Lead Stable Staff to join our premier accredited therapeutic horsemanship center in ... Provide lesson support to the riding instructor as a leader or side-walker * Assist with the ...

RFK Community

Lead Stable Staff

Lancaster, MA · On-site

$20/hr

... Full Time Lead Stable Staff to join our premier accredited therapeutic horsemanship center in ... Provide lesson support to the riding instructor as a leader or side-walker * Assist with the ...

Rite of Passage

Part Time Equine Assistant

Lignum, VA

$20/hr

... year of full-time experience working with horses ~ Must have previous equine experience and the ... Experience in EAP/equine therapy, animal assisted therapy, or therapeutic riding * Ability to ride ...

Rite of Passage

Part Time Equine Assistant

Lignum, VA · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

... year of full-time experience working with horses ~ Must have previous equine experience and the ... Experience in EAP/equine therapy, animal assisted therapy, or therapeutic riding * Ability to ride ...

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What is a full time therapeutic riding instructor?

Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructors are professionals who teach horseback riding to individuals with physical, emotional, cognitive, or social challenges. They use equine-assisted activities and therapies to help riders improve their motor skills, confidence, and overall well-being. These instructors are trained in both horsemanship and adaptive teaching methods, ensuring safety and positive outcomes for their clients. Working full time typically means they manage lesson planning, horse care, and sometimes administrative duties at therapeutic riding centers.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a full time therapeutic riding instructor?

To thrive as a Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor, you need strong horsemanship, a background in therapeutic riding instruction, and relevant certifications such as PATH Intl. Registered Instructor. Familiarity with adaptive riding equipment, horse care management systems, and safety protocols is essential. Exceptional patience, communication, and empathy are crucial soft skills for working with individuals with disabilities and creating a supportive environment. These skills ensure safe, effective instruction and help participants achieve therapeutic goals with confidence and trust.

What are some common challenges faced by a full time therapeutic riding instructor and how can they be managed?

Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructors often encounter challenges such as adapting lesson plans to meet diverse rider abilities, managing the well-being of both horses and participants, and ensuring safety at all times. Balancing administrative duties, like documentation and communication with families or healthcare professionals, alongside hands-on instruction is also common. Effective time management, ongoing training, and strong teamwork with volunteers and therapists help instructors navigate these challenges and provide a supportive, safe environment for all participants.

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Barn Program Manager

Victory Junction Gang Camp Inc

Randleman, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Description:

Victory Junction is a year-round camp facility that provides fully accessible on-site and off-site programming for children with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families. Victory Junction's adaptive, intentional programming includes summer camp, family weekends, day programs, equine therapy, pediatric patient outreach, and partner programs. By removing all barriers, Victory Junction welcomes children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions to experience camp fun, all in a medically safe environment. Victory Junction is a member of SeriousFun Children's Network and is accredited by the American Camp Association.


The Barn Program Manager will assist with various duties as they relate to the management of the barn facility, animals and riding programs at Victory Junction. The Barn Program Manager position will work to help ensure that all facility standards, compliance and programming in the barn are upheld to the highest level.


Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the overall upkeep of the barn (cleaning, pressure washing, stalls, etc.) 
  • Assist the Barn Director with the Therapeutic Riding program: Recruitment, volunteers, leading horses, and any other tasks/duties assigned
  • Assist the Barn Director with continued plans of care of the program animals after any injury or illness
  • Assist the Barn Director with daily maintenance of the program's horses, such as riding, lunging, and bodywork as needed
  • Actively participate with the Program Team’s development, coordination and facilitation of volunteer and staff orientation 
  • Ensure all safety protocols in the barn are in place and always enforced 
  • Support all camp programs including Family Weekends, Special events, respite programs and summer programs
  • Communicate with the entire program department any specific needs or changes as they relate to the barn program
  • Assist Program Team in the coordination and facilitation of all safety and operational Orientation sessions
  • Ensure an atmosphere for developing good morale, well-being and teamwork among the camp family is attained 
  • To adhere to and implement the policies and procedures of Victory Junction
  • Be an active team player and contribute/promote a positive, professional culture for all
  • Foster a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion 
  • Any other duties assigned 
Requirements:
  • Minimum of an associate degree is preferred
  • Experience working in a therapeutic riding program / CTRI certification is preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
  • Must have strong public relations skills 
  • Must be multitask orientated 
  • Must be a team player 
  • Must be able to read and write English 
  • 2 plus years of Equine experience 
  • Must Know equine first aid and common signs of illness and lameness 
  • Must be able to clean stalls, groom and tack up a horse independently both English and western 
  • Must have riding experience 
  • Preferred candidate has basic beginner riding lesson instructor experience 
  • Must be comfortable leading horses to and from pastures and in a lesson for minimum of 30 minutes 
  • Must have a valid Driver’s License 

Prospective employees meet medical requirements as a condition of employment.