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Senior Dressage Trainer

The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Hong Kong, HK, HK, Hong Kong
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  • Dressage Rider
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  • Instructor
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Negotiable
Work Type
Contract
Work Time
Full-time
Live-In
Live-In Required
Bring Own Horse
Training Available
Non-Smoker
Job No
395507
Status
Looking
Posted
7/26/2022
Updated
8/1/2022
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in 2 months
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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 at Tuen Mun, Pok Fu Lam and Lei Yue Mun. The Beas River Equestrian Centre, being the largest in Hong Kong, houses 257 horses and provides world class facilities including a riding school, livery yard, competition centre, rehabilitation and retraining unit, as well as a spelling unit for Hong Kong’s racehorses.

The Job

You will:

  • provide high quality dressage coaching to livery clients and more experienced riding school clients
  • school retired racehorse and import livery horses as requested by members
  • coach fellow staff members to improve their knowledge and skill of schooling horses on the flat
  • maintain accurate and efficient records to ensure effective monitoring of lessons and associated billing to clients
  • work with the management of Equestrian Affairs department to develop programs to encourage more participation in dressage in Hong Kong
  • assist in the assessment of retired racehorses and advise the Retraining Unit where required
  • select suitable horses for development for use in the discipline of dressage and actively assist in their production
  • work with the management of Equestrian Affairs department to develop and execute youth programmes to develop talented youngsters in dressage
  • act as a member of the Beas River Equestrian Centre (BREC) Show Committee and actively contribute to the management of all horse shows scheduled at BREC including Hong Kong Equestrian Federation competitions
  • undertake any other duties as assigned by Management
Requirements

About You

You should:

  • be an experienced dressage rider who has competed to at least Prix St George level and an experienced dressage coach, ideally with relevant equestrian coaching qualifications
  • be flexible and experienced at coaching riders of all levels from introductory to advanced
  • 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
  • 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
  • less experience candidates will be considered as Dressage Trainer
Required Key Skills
  • Riding
  • Schooling
  • Lunging
  • Teaching
  • Exercising
  • People Skills
Required Expertise
  • Dressage
  • Riding School
  • Working with children
Job Benefits

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

How to apply

Please send your resume, complete with expected salary and job reference 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
  • Racing
  • Riding School

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.

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