Pt Program Riding Instructor

Position Details: GHERF is seeking an energetic and educated individual to teach mounted and unmounted programming to children and adults with varying conditions. Good Hope Equestrian & Regenerative Farm, Inc. in Halifax, Virginia (www.gherf.org) is seeking Part-Time Riding Instructor to teach children and youth in group lessons on Saturdays and potentially on weekday evenings. Candidate must be self-directed, capable of planning and executing effective lessons that may incorporate grooming and tacking up in addition to mounted work. Must be a keen observer and knowledgeable of equine behavior and an effective communicator and team leader of volunteers.

Scope of Work: Plan, deliver, document, and maintain reports for effective, professional, and high-quality therapeutic riding lessons and/or unmounted horsemanship lessons. Reports to: Executive Director (ED)

Responsibilities: • Attend prescheduled orientation and training on GHERF lesson standards, as well as attend GHERF meetings. • Instruct assigned participants to the highest standards of PATH International and GHERF. • Oversee cleanup of the arena, tack room, teaching props, and office area after lessons are completed. • Maintain lesson plans, weekly progress notes, and participant required documentation. • Manage and educate lesson volunteers assigned on safety and best practices. • Assist in the provision of volunteer training when needed. • Read, sign, and adhere to the GHERF Code of Conduct and Stables Rules. • Perform other duties as requested or assigned. Qualifications: • Current and appropriate certification by PATH, International (CRTI) or CHA • Current CPR/First Aid. • Experience teaching group lessons, both mounted and unmounted. • Working knowledge of horses and horse behavior. • Ability to ride and instruct at all gaits.

Contact Margaret Bass at (305) 297-4729 or at gherf2021@gmail.com for additional information.