Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Job Overview

At RFK Community Alliance, we are seeking a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor to join our team at the Rein in a Dream Therapeutic Horsemanship Center in Lancaster, MA. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to provide mounted, unmounted individual, semi-private, and group horsemanship lessons to children and adults with various special needs.

About Us

We are a Premier Accredited Therapeutic Horsemanship Center that provides a holistic setting for learning and personal growth. Our warm and welcoming center encompasses 30 acres of pastures, hay fields, a renovated antique barn, and an indoor riding arena. We strive to create a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves, promoting equity, cultivating leaders, and growing together.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing direct instruction to children and adults from the community and clients from RFK Community Alliance, following regulations and established safety protocols. This includes developing and implementing lesson plans incorporating interactive activities to meet the individual needs of the participant, tracking participants' progress in e-Hana, and ensuring that the horse is properly prepared, is in good health, and capable of participating in the lesson.

Requirements

To be successful in this role, you must have experience teaching traditional riding and horsemanship skills, working with and teaching children and adults with a wide range of psychiatric, social, emotional, executive functioning, and learning challenges. You must also have comprehensive knowledge of teaching mounted and unmounted horsemanship skills, experience teaching semi-private and group lessons, effective communication, writing, and organizational skills, a Massachusetts Riding Instructor License, PATH Intl. Certification, and a Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field. Additionally, you must be physically fit, able to lift 50lbs, and provide support as needed for participants. An estimated salary for this position is $21-$24 per hour.

Benefits

We offer amazing employee benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, generous paid time off, holiday pay, educational assistance, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid Short- & Long-Term Disability, retirement plan with generous employer match, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Program.

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