- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Part-time
- Live-Out
- Live-Out (No Accomm.)
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 375869
- Status
- Looking
- Updated
- 11/8/2024
- Expires
- in 3 months
- Views
- 324
We have a vacancy for a part-time Therapeutic Riding Coach to join our existing team in a busy BHS and AIRE approved riding school. We are looking for friendly and caring individuals who are passionate about delivering equine therapy sessions to those who need such services.
The ideal candidate must have:
Previous experience delivering therapeutic riding sessions to clients with a range of additional needs
BHS Stage 2 coach / BHS PTT and one of the following:
HSI Therapeutic Riding Coach Qualification / QQI Level 6 Therapeutic Riding Coach / Horse Boy Method Practioner - Levels 1 & or equivalent experience
Up to date First Aid Certificate, Safe Guarding & Garda Vetting.
We have purpose built facilities with indoor & outdoor arena, sensory trail, equine therapy equipment and well trained horses.
If you think the role may suit you and wish to discuss further, please contact the yard manager - yardmanager@cherryorchard.ie or phone 01 6209160
Please apply in writing with cover letter & CV to yardmanager@cherryorchard.ie
Cherry Orchard Equine Centre is an equal opportunities employer.
A panel will be created from which we will fill future vacancies
Requirements
The ideal candidate must have:
Previous experience delivering therapeutic riding sessions to clients with a range of additional needs
BHS Stage 2 coach / BHS PTT and one of the following:
HSI Therapeutic Riding Coach Qualification / QQI Level 6 Therapeutic Riding Coach / Horse Boy Method Practioner - Levels 1 & or equivalent experience
Up to date First Aid Certificate, Safe Guarding & Garda Vetting.
Required Expertise
Riding School Working with childrenJob Benefits
We offer:
Permanent position in a BHS & AIRE approved yard.
Training towards BHS assessments if desired & grant aid towards the cost of exams.
Opportunity to complete Therapeutic Riding Coach training and achieve Therapeutic Coach qualification. The cost of this will be covered by the Centre.
Opportunities to learn the administrative side of equestrian centre, including online booking system.
First Aid & Safeguarding training is provided and paid for by the Centre .
Meals are provided while on duty free of charge.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Discounted arena hire rates.
Statutory annual leave and bank holiday pay, extensive sick leave, two paid concession days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve).
- Employer No
- 330121
- Website
- http://www.cherryorchard.ie
- Location
- Dublin 10, Dublin, Ireland
Equestrian Employer Details
Community riding school, operating BHS working student training programme & FETAC Level 3 & 4 Horsemanship Skills training.
The centre has 24 horses/ ponies and operates 6 days per week from 8am to 8.30pm.
Facilities include a 70 x 50m indoor arena, 70 x 50m outdoor arena, gallops, cross country schooling area, sensory trail, yard classroom and canteen.