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Part Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor Jobs in Florida

UHS

Mental Health Tech - PT

Ocala, FL

$14.75 - $20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... the area's riding trails. Considered the heart of Florida, the beautiful region is centrally ... Lead patients in therapeutic and recreational activities * Provide medications and other treatments ...

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What is a part time therapeutic riding instructor?

Part time therapeutic riding instructors are professionals who teach horseback riding lessons to individuals with physical, emotional, or cognitive disabilities, typically working less than full-time hours. They use horseback riding as a form of therapy to improve clients’ physical strength, coordination, confidence, and emotional well-being. These instructors often work at therapeutic riding centers and may hold certifications in equine-assisted activities or therapy. Their responsibilities include planning lessons, ensuring the safety of riders and horses, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals. Working part time allows instructors to balance this rewarding role with other commitments.

What are some common challenges faced by part time therapeutic riding instructors, and how can they be managed?

Part-time therapeutic riding instructors often navigate the unique challenge of building rapport with riders who may have varying physical, cognitive, or emotional needs, while also adapting lesson plans to suit individual progress and goals. Balancing a part-time schedule with the need for consistent communication with riders, their families, and other staff can also be demanding. Effective time management, ongoing professional development, and collaboration with therapists or equine specialists can help instructors provide high-quality sessions and meaningful progress for participants.

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

To thrive as a Part Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor, you need a solid background in horsemanship, basic knowledge of disabilities or therapeutic practices, and relevant instructor certification such as PATH Intl. credentials. Familiarity with adaptive riding equipment, safety protocols, and record-keeping systems is typically required. Patience, strong communication, and empathy are essential soft skills for effectively supporting riders with diverse needs. These abilities ensure a safe, supportive environment that advances riders' physical and emotional well-being while maintaining high standards of care.
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Pilates Reformer Instructor

Performance Optimal Health

Naples, FL • On-site

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Re-posted 23 days ago

Job description

Join Performance Optimal Health as a Pilates Reformer Instructor . Here at Performance, we take a holistic approach to health and recovery, ultimately striving to empower all clients to live better lives. Each of our clients undergo a unique Optimal Health Assessment, allowing us to tailor their plan of care to their specific needs using a variety of our services. Our services we offer are based upon the Four Pillars of Optimal Health – exercise, nutrition, recovery, and stress management. We have highly trained professionals in all four pillars, who make the clients journey their priority.

This year marks our 20-year anniversary and we are excited to build our Pilates Team. We are looking to bring on part-time pilates instructor with the potential of going full-time. We are looking for a passionate, client service focused, positive, hardworking individual who shares the same love for health and wellness as we do here at Performance Optimal Health. Here, you will focus on the client experience and help empower our clients to live better lives by working alongside our other healthcare professionals. Our Pilates Instructor's place an emphasis on quality and attentive first-class client care. They assess an individual and/or semi-private group of clients and adapt sessions to the client's needs on any particular day.

Instructors will work with a broad spectrum of clients including those who are simply looking to improve their fitness and those who are actively being treated by a physical or occupational therapist. Due to this, instructor is required to have some level of knowledge of therapeutic Pilates and/or a strong knowledge of/interest in anatomy and therapy. Pilates Reformer Instructor's will be part of a multi-disciplinary team and are expected to communicate with other team members to provide the best experience for their clients.

Key Areas of Ownership

    • Provide constant guidance during Pilates sessions, correcting technique, providing confident instruction for clients to learn and safely follow.
    • Offer alternatives during sessions to accommodate different levels of fitness.
    • Responsible to communicate with fellow providers to ensure full circle, team approach to wellness and client care.
    • Refer to these team members when questions arise regarding clients
    • Communicate effectively with Wellness Lead
    • Ensure safe and proper use of Pilates equipment
    • Build positive and lasting relationships with clients
    • Prepare client notes in MindBody following their session
    • Maintain a clean and safe work environment
    • Other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • Must be certified by an accredited organization, to teach Pilates fitness sessions(mat certification/Anatomy certification)
  • Certified on all studio apparatus (Reformer, Cadillac/Tower, Chair, Barrel)
  • Minimum of two years Pilate's instructing is preferred.

Benefits

Benefits at a full-time status:

  • Competitive Rate of Pay
  • Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401K
  • Growth potential within the organization.
  • Access to facilities at all locations.
  • Internal and External Discounts.
  • Fun atmosphere

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Must have a legal right to work in the United States.