Performance Jumping Coach
The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong, HK, HK, Hong Kong
- Type
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Work Type
- Contract
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Required
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 398396
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 12/13/2022
- Updated
- 12/13/2022
- Expires
- in 1 month
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- 734
The Department
The Equestrian Affairs Department aims to fulfil the Club’s vision to promote riding as a sport and raise participation at all levels, from beginner through to elite. It oversees the management of four equestrian centres, including the Member’s facility at the Beas River Country Club and three public riding schools.
The Job
You will:
- provide high quality coaching (both on the flat and jumping) to staff, livery clients and riding school clients
- school retired racehorse and import livery horses as requested by management
- develop programmes to encourage more participation in jumping in Hong Kong e.g. Lecture demos and clinics
- select suitable horses for development for use in the discipline of show jumping and actively assist in their production, with view to developing a wider pool of jumping horses for use in Hong Kong or by Hong Kong riders
- work with the management as well as fellow discipline coaches to develop and execute youth programmes to develop talented young riders. As required, travel with Hong Kong representatives participating in international competitions, offering necessary coaching support
- coach fellow staff members to improve their knowledge and skill of schooling horses on the flat and over fences; also prepare them to participate in monthly competitions and annual exams
- working alongside the Administrative team to maintain accurate and efficient records to ensure effective monitoring of lessons and associated billing to clients, horse training and utilisation records, competition and fittening programmes for school and livery horses
- act as a member of the Show Committee and actively contribute to the management of horse shows, particularly focusing on developing high quality, progressive competitive opportunities for all levels to participate in show jumping. To oversee all jumping competitions at BREC
- undertake any other duties as assigned by Management
Requirements
About You
You should:
- be an experienced jumping rider who has competed to at least 1.40m level
- be an experienced jumping coach, ideally with relevant equestrian coaching qualifications (BHSI / Level 3 Coaching qualification or equivalent)
- have an expert knowledge of training methods for schooling a variety of horses both under saddle and from the ground; previous experience of working with thoroughbreds would be advantageous
- A qualified course builder will be particularly desirable
- be flexible and experienced at coaching riders of all levels from introductory to advanced
- preferably be a fluent speaker of English; an understanding of Cantonese will be an advantage, but not essential
- be customer focused with a positive and flexible approach and excellent coaching skills
- have great passion and take pride in developing equestrian sports
Required Key Skills
- Schooling
- Lunging
- Teaching
- Exercising
- People Skills
Required Expertise
- Riding School
- Show Jumping
- Working with children
- Working with the disabled
- Flatwork
Job Benefits
Terms of Employment
The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience.
Application
If you are interested to apply for this position, please send your resume and expected salary to: recruit9@hkjc.org.hk
Closing Date
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. We are an equal opportunity employer. Personal data provided by job applicants will be used strictly in accordance with the Club's notice to employees and prospective employees relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance. A copy of which will be provided immediately upon request.
- Employer No
- 100492
- Name
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Website
- http://www.hkjc.com
- Location
- Hong Kong, HK, Hong Kong
- Facility Type
Founded in 1884, The Hong Kong Jockey Club is a world-class racing club that acts continuously for the betterment of our society. The Club has a unique integrated business model, comprising racing and racecourse entertainment, a membership club, responsible sports wagering and lottery, and charities and community contribution. Through this model, the Club generates economic and social value for the community and supports the Government in combatting illegal gambling. In 2019/20, the Club contributed HK$19.9 billion in duty and profits tax and HK$0.8 billion to the Lotteries Fund. Approved charity donations were HK$4.5 billion. The Club is Hong Kong’s largest single taxpayer and one of the city’s major employers. Its Charities Trust is also one of the world’s top ten charity donors. The Club is always “riding high together for a better future” with the people of Hong Kong.