Careers at Valley

Join Valley’s (com)passionate and committed team, and lend your expertise to facilitate healing in your local community.

Riding Instructor

Job Title: Instructor
Reports to: Program Manager
Salary: Dependant on Certification

  • CTRB1 (level 1): $ 21.00 to 23.00

  • CTRB1 (Level 2): $ 23.00 to 25.00

  • Intermediate CTR11: $ 25.00 to 27.00

  • Senior (CTRSI): $27.00 to 29.00

  • Coach: $29.00 to 31.00

Job Summary: To teach or assist with teaching therapeutic riding sessions.

Responsible for:

  • Conducting sessions as assigned

  • Prepare session plans and post session reports

  • Organize session aids and setup

  • Supervision of horse grooming, warm-up, cool down

  • Supervise post-session arena cleanup

  • Supervision and assignment of volunteer tasks

  • Recording/reporting any accidents/incidents/client concerns

  • Record ‘At Home’ program records and reports

  • Participate in Instructor and staff meetings

 Major Duties and Responsibilities:

 Task: Maintain a high standard of practice in the overall equestrian program Expectations:

  • Act as a role model to staff and volunteers by exhibiting a neat and professional appearance, maintaining punctuality, having a good rapport with client, parents, staff & volunteers

  • Foster a productive and congenial team spirit among instructors, equine staff, and volunteers to maintain a welcoming atmosphere at all times

  • All activities will be done while observing VTEA and CanTRA Policy & Procedure manuals

 Task: Maintain open lines of communication with clients, parents, staff and volunteers  Expectations:  

  • Contact clients/parents by telephone or face-to-face at least once during a riding term

  • Communicate with parents/clients, and volunteers regarding any changes in sessions/protocol

  • Address client/parent concerns/questions

  • Record/report any incidents/accidents to the Program Manager

  • Attend Instructor and staff meetings

  • Maintain a good rapport with all staff members

Task: Maintain client files Expectations:

  • Client files have an activity sheet where changes to session plans, telephone calls to clients/parents, etc. must be noted

  • Client notes to be kept current and up-to-date

  • Client files to be in a locked cabinet/room

Task: Assist in other areas as required from time-to-time Expectations:

  • Assist with fundraising events, when required

  • Assist with organizing “In-House” horse shows

  • Other related duties that may arise from time-to-time

Qualifications:

  • CanTRA certification as Instructor or Instructor-in-training

  • Valid Standard First Aid with CPR – C - AED Certificate, or equivalent

  • Ability to present a positive, enthusiastic attitude and to present VTEA as a friendly and fun place

  • Ability to build, maintain and be a part of a team environment

  • Ability to deal with others in a friendly manner and to develop positive professional relationships

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

  • Physically able to perform the duties of the position

TO APPLY

To apply please send resume to: rwoodbridge@vtea.ca with the subject “Riding Instructor Application”

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