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Temporary Horse Riding Instructor Jobs in Wyoming

They enjoy horseback riding and eating healthy food. Joining our team means embracing this culture ... Temp/Seasonal Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: Yes

They enjoy horseback riding and eating healthy food. Joining our team means embracing this culture ... Temp/Seasonal Years Experience: 3 - 5 years Bonus/Commission: Yes

$14 - $17/hr

... riding and horsemanship guest ranch limited to approx. 22 guests weekly with a 6-night stay. All ... We care deeply about our guests, staff, horses, and land. Our ranch is in the tiny hamlet of Shell ...

$14 - $17/hr

... riding and horsemanship guest ranch limited to approx. 22 guests weekly with a 6-night stay. All ... We care deeply about our guests, staff, horses, and land. Our ranch is in the tiny hamlet of Shell ...

$14 - $15/hr

... riding and horsemanship guest ranch limited to approx. 22 guests weekly with a 6-night stay. All ... We care deeply about our guests, staff, horses, and land. Our ranch is in the tiny hamlet of Shell ...

$14 - $15/hr

... riding and horsemanship guest ranch limited to approx. 22 guests weekly with a 6-night stay. All ... We care deeply about our guests, staff, horses, and land. Our ranch is in the tiny hamlet of Shell ...

Temporary Horse Riding Instructor information

What is a temporary horse riding instructor?

Temporary horse riding instructors are equestrian professionals hired on a short-term basis to teach individuals or groups how to ride horses. They may fill in for permanent staff during busy seasons or cover for absences at riding schools, camps, or private stables. Their responsibilities include teaching riding techniques, ensuring rider and horse safety, and sometimes assisting with horse care and stable management. These positions often require strong communication skills, riding expertise, and relevant certifications. Temporary instructors may work with riders of all ages and experience levels.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temporary horse riding instructor?

To thrive as a Temporary Horse Riding Instructor, you need a solid background in horsemanship, riding techniques, and equine safety, often supported by instructor certifications such as BHS or CHA. Familiarity with stable management software and safety equipment is typically required. Patience, effective communication, and adaptability are essential soft skills for teaching riders of varying ages and abilities. These skills ensure safe, engaging lessons and a positive learning environment for both riders and horses.

What are some common challenges faced by temporary horse riding instructors, and how can they be addressed?

Temporary horse riding instructors often navigate challenges such as quickly building rapport with new students and adapting to different teaching environments. Because assignments may be short-term, instructors must be flexible and able to assess riders’ abilities rapidly to provide effective instruction. They also need to familiarize themselves with various stable routines and horse personalities in a short time. Clear communication, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to learning about each facility’s protocols can help temporary instructors succeed and make a positive impact.

What is the difference between Temporary Horse Riding Instructor vs Stable Hand?

AspectTemporary Horse Riding InstructorStable Hand
CertificationsRiding instructor certifications, equine safety trainingBasic equine care, safety training
Work EnvironmentRiding lessons, training sessions, riding arenasStable, barn, outdoor paddocks
Job FocusTeaching riding skills, rider safetyHorse care, grooming, stable maintenance

Temporary Horse Riding Instructors primarily focus on teaching riding skills and ensuring rider safety, often working in riding arenas or training environments. Stable Hands handle daily horse care, grooming, and stable maintenance. While both roles require equine safety knowledge, instructors need riding certifications, whereas Stable Hands focus on general horse care. The roles are complementary but distinct in responsibilities and work settings.

How to become a temporary horse riding instructor?

To become a temporary horse riding instructor, you typically need relevant riding experience, often demonstrated through certifications such as CPR and first aid, and sometimes a riding instructor certification from a recognized organization. Employers may also require knowledge of safety protocols, teaching skills, and the ability to work flexible hours in a stable or riding school environment.

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Job description

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch is looking for a Seasonal Chef

Our main season starts March 27 through the first week of November. We also operate 4 weeks during January / February and 2 weeks in March.

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch located in Shell, Wyoming, is looking for a Seasonal Chef to join our 2022 team. Our ideal candidate is experienced, a self-starter, team player, is honest with a lot of integrity and is hard-working.

Seasonal Chef Job Responsibilities

  • Preparation, presentation, and timely delivery of three meals per day including cookouts and appetizers before some meals
  • Menu planning
  • Planning and preparing various diets
  • Managing and maintaining food inventory
  • Meeting with vendors to order inventory
  • Cost control & managing budget
  • Maintaining of a clean workspace
  • Proper food handling, cooling, and storage regime
  • Supervising all staff assisting in the kitchen & dining room
  • Lots of interaction with guests, which may include sharing your kitchen with guests who like to cook, or teaching classes
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Job Requirements

  • Experience preparing healthy, quality food from scratch is important
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Integrity, Honesty and Caring towards staff, guests, and owners
  • Able to deal with stress and work a 7 / 8-month season
  • Understand a food experience is a combination of great, healthy food served with care and warmth.

About The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch

The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch is an all-inclusive, upscale riding and horsemanship guest ranch limited to approx. 22 guests weekly with a 6-night stay. All guests arrive on Sunday and leave Saturday morning. As you can read from our guests’ testimonials, we offer a very personal, small, and intimate experience. We care deeply about our guests, staff, horses, and land. Our ranch is in the tiny hamlet of Shell, Wyoming east of Cody and Yellowstone National Park at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains. With a backyard of 650,000 acres in an area with tremendous diversity of scenery and terrain, and altitudes ranging from 4,200 to 13,100 feet, you seldom see the same trail twice. Since its beginnings, The Hideout has always been an exceptionally clean, organized, and well-maintained ranch. It is one of the reasons many of our repeat guests return year after year.

The 3 C’s of Character, Conduct and Competence are at the core of our Culture. Integrity, honesty and genuinely caring about our guests, your co-workers and owners are an important part of this.

Important Note

At The Hideout we all live healthy and active outdoor lives. That is also why our guests travel to The Hideout. They enjoy horseback riding and eating healthy food. Joining our team means embracing this culture.

Our Culture of the 3 C’s of Character, Conduct and Competence is the core foundation of our ranch. Any new team member needs to embrace honesty, integrity, professionalism and a caring attitude towards guests, other staff and owners.

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Thank you.
 

Employment Type: Temp/Seasonal
Years Experience: 3 - 5 years
Bonus/Commission: Yes