Equestrian Instructor - Tues 4-8pm
Plainfield Park District·Plainfield, Illinois
Plainfield Park District·Plainfield, Illinois
The instructor is responsible for providing quality riding lessons to participants, ensuring a friendly and positive experience while offering a variety of learning exercises. Duties also include scheduling lessons, coordinating with other staff, maintaining accurate paperwork, and ensuring student safety at all times.
Description Ready to saddle up and share your love of riding? Join our team as a Riding Instructor and turn every lesson into an adventure! We’re looking for upbeat, passionate horse lovers who can create a positive, exciting experience for riders of all ages. Make a difference, have fun, and help others discover the joy of riding!
Hours are from 4pm-8pm Tuesdays.
Responsible for providing quality riding lessons to participants.
Provides a friendly and positive riding experience for all students. Ensures that a variety of learning experiences are offered to students, introducing new topics and exercises when appropriate. Expected to schedule individual and group lessons to maximize daily work schedule; Eight (8) lesson slots per workday is required. Works cohesively with other instructors, sharing of equipment and arena space. Accountable for accurately completing student lesson paperwork, including release and information forms, record of attendance, payments and requests for non-payment. Notifies Manager of non-payment concerns. Responsible for monitoring and assisting with student lessons; Assurance that safety and proper procedures are followed by students at all times according to Park District Policy. Maintains an open channel of communication to the Equestrian Manager and informs of problems or potential problems (ie disruptive behavior, injuries, dangerous equipment) including undesirable behaviors; assists with documentation when necessary. Accountable for proper rotation and use of lesson horses; adherence to safety and care of horses is of utmost importance. Assists with training and correction of school horses at manager’s direction. Maintains a professional appearance and attitude while performing duties and while on park premises. May be required to assist at NTEC horse shows, when necessary. Responsible for completing incident reports when accidents occur; must contact Manager immediately to notify of situations. Performs all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the Park District’s safety program. Performs any additional related tasks as required.
Five (5) years practical experience as a rider/student; concentration in English, Western, Dressage, and/or Hunter/Jumper disciplines. Instructor experience in Ground, Walk/Trot and Beginning Canter lessons. High School diploma preferred. Valid driver’s license preferred. C.P.R., AED, and First Aid Certification required; or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire date. Experienced instructing on individual and group levels preferred. Must be able to work with participants of all age and skill categories. Ability to follow direction and work independently. Strong verbal and written communication skills. All part time employees receive a free membership to our pool or fitness center at no cost!
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