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Catapult

Equine Manager

Cary, NC · On-site

Promotes teamwork and collaboration among CORRAL instructors * Assist volunteer instructors with ... Experience teaching riding lessons Salary/Benefits This is a direct, on the ground, full-time ...

Catapult

Equine Manager

Cary, NC · On-site

Promotes teamwork and collaboration among CORRAL instructors * Assist volunteer instructors with ... Experience teaching riding lessons Salary/Benefits This is a direct, on the ground, full-time ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor, and why are they important?

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 Full Time Therapeutic Riding Instructors?

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.

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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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Winter 26/27: Entry Level Youth Ski Instructor - Full Time

Winter 26/27: Entry Level Youth Ski Instructor - Full Time

POWDR Corp.

Copper Mountain, CO • On-site

$20/hr

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Copper Mountain Resort is a vacation destination located 75 miles west of Denver, Colorado in the heart of the Rocky Mountains. Three vibrant, pedestrian-friendly village areas host lodging, retail outlets, restaurants, bars, and family activities. During the winter months, Copper's world-class terrain offers skiing and riding for all ages and abilities. Each summer, the mountain transforms into a playground for hikers, mountain bikers, and anyone seeking a genuine Colorado experience. Copper Mountain Resort is also home to Woodward Copper action-sports camps, programs, and training facility.
Job Title: Entry Level Youth Ski School Instructor
Job Status: Seasonal
Compensation and Benefits:
  • Compensation: Proposed hiring rate of $20.00 to 22.80+, actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
  • Benefits: This is a seasonal position eligible for season pass for employees/dependents and privileges at several other resorts. Several discount programs (i.e. food & beverage, retail/rental, tickets, etc.) also available.

Job Summary:
We are looking for Full Time, Entry Level Youth Ski instructors!
Full Time, seasonal positions begin in December and end mid-April. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be available to work weekends and holidays. Looking for individuals who demonstrate an enthusiasm for skiing and enjoy educating all ages and ability levels. This position will be primarily working with our youth students; ages 3-17 years.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The Ski and Ride School Instructor will ensure the best possible experience for the Copper Mountain guest, working on an individual basis and as a part of the overall mission of the resort. Instructors will lead group classes while focusing on individual engagement and progression. The instructor faces key challenges in creating guest loyalty through great experiences in a short time frame. The instructor will successfully instill confidence in teaching skiing ability to our guests. Provide an unsurpassed mountain vacation experience every day.
Performance Objectives:
  • Develops a rapport with students quickly, establishing a connection with the students. Learning names, welcoming new students with warmth. The lesson starts before the lesson starts.
  • Has a serious focus on safety and whereabouts of all students. Weaves safety culture into teaching: Safety is a habit, not a lecture. Asking students safety questions rather than stating rules. Uses terrain to produce safe movement.
  • Identifies different learning styles among students and can effectively demonstrate different teaching styles to reflect them.
  • Understands what the beginner ski progressions are for different age levels of students and can demonstrate them to the class. Additionally, the instructor will be able to identify ability level in students and split them into groups by ability level when needed.
  • Engages the class 100% of the time, while simultaneously focusing on individual and unique student needs. Reads when a plan isn't working and changes course without making it a big deal.
  • Models the values, philosophy, and mission statement of Copper Mountain Resort; Inspire every human being with cool experiences in awesome places.
  • Acts as a real team member, cooperating with all employees, including fellow SRS instructors, supervisors, and employees from all other departments.
  • Responds quickly and effectively to a wide variety of situations including possible emergencies while maintaining composure and keeping students and fellow employees calm.
  • Manages personal stress levels and can maintain balance between work and personal life.
  • When working with children: Supervising children in class always; assisting at lunch and snack times; ensuring return of children to identified guardian.
  • Assisting in operational responsibilities of Ski & Ride programs including but not limited to registration process, directing guests to appropriate equipment fitting source, upkeep of outdoor teaching areas, and cleanliness of facilities.
  • Actions are in accordance with Copper Mountain Resort's Standards of Business Conduct
  • Behavior is aligned with the policies and procedures outlined in Copper Mountain Resort's handbook and SRS training.
  • Assist other departments in their operational responsibilities when needed, including but not limited to Events/Competitions and Lift Operations.

Other Duties as Assigned:
  • This job description is an overview of the scope of responsibilities for this job and is not intended to be an inclusive list of job tasks and expectations. With the evolution of POWDR-Copper, the responsibilities of this position may change. The job must be prepared to accept new responsibilities and transfer others.
  • Functions as an ambassador of Copper Mountain, modeling and sharing the Copper "culture" with our guests and employees. Upholds the most professional image. Continually strives to exceed our guest's expectations and create memories for our guests and staff.
  • This position is a seasonal position and may have fluctuations in hours worked based upon overall business volumes.

Personal Attributes:
  • Is honest and has the highest integrity
  • Is able to handle and manage confidential information
  • Professional appearance. Adheres to all grooming guidelines
  • Follows established policies and procedures
  • Is supportive of Core Values: Employee Experience, Guest Loyalty, & Financial Strength
  • Sets the example for others and is above reproach
  • Is comfortable to challenge established policies and procedures, but once established, is supportive of those rules.
  • Is organized in tasks. Sees projects through to the finish. Has good follow-through and makes it a habit of getting back to people on issues.
  • Can handle fast paced, potentially high-pressure environment
  • Is flexible with hours and days of work
  • Is able to work any hours of the day, any days of the week, including holidays & weekends
  • Prioritizes and re-prioritizes personal time and work, to have good balance in life

Basic Requirements:
  • Good physical condition.
  • Able to stand for entire shift
  • Must be able to work in inclement weather in a high alpine environment.
  • Must be able to lift and carry items up to 50 lbs.
  • Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a criminal background check will be conducted after position is accepted. This background check will be done in accordance with standards enacted under the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
  • Must be fluent in all aspects of the English language
  • Must have sufficient sight, speech, and hearing abilities to learn skills, follow and provide directions
  • Must own ski equipment
  • Must be at least 18 years old

Preferred Experience and Special Skills:
  • Able to ski at least at an intermediate level
  • Previous experience with teaching/coaching/mentoring

This position will be posted and accepting applications until Wednesday, July 22nd.
POWDR-Copper Mountain, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and that race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/protected veterans or any other applicable status protected by state or local law, are not taken into account in any employment decision. We offer competitive benefits, employee housing, and a unique work atmosphere. All of our job opportunities are located at Copper Mountain Resort in Summit County, Colorado. 90 miles west of Denver, we are situated in the heart of Colorado's playground. All candidates must fill out an application to be considered for employment.
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1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Park City, UT, US

Year founded

1993

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