Riding Instructor at Small Riding School
About the Workplace
The Equestrian and Music Association Lindebolarna is a small non-profit organization with approximately 180 members and about 20 horses. The facility consists of a paddock, 23 hectares of pasture with free-roaming areas, and stables. Operations are conducted outdoors in a beautiful setting with proximity to a lake and forests.
The association was founded in 1967. We operate a riding school and riding camps with great emphasis on pedagogy and the welfare of the horses. We are affiliated with the Swedish Equestrian Federation and the Swedish Riding Camps National Association. Everyone is welcome with us regardless of gender, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and religion.
Description
We are looking for you—someone with excellent pedagogical skills who wants to help students develop according to their own abilities in riding. You believe that the interaction between horse and rider is more important than measuring performance. You can engage and involve a group of students in theory lessons as well as practical lessons. You want to be part of creating the future riding school with the welfare of the horses and the safety and confidence of the riders.
With small groups and long lessons, we focus on our students gaining a comprehensive understanding of life with horses. Therefore, all riding sessions include instructor-led horse care, riding, and theory.
We can offer you an hourly position with 1–2 fixed weekday evenings as a theory instructor and work as a riding instructor on Sundays during the fall term. Additionally, work as a Riding Instructor approximately 1–2 times per week during summer riding camps. There are also good opportunities to fill in as a substitute on other days and more hours during school breaks when we conduct riding camps.
Regarding riding students, they range from complete beginners to riders at the level of Rider Badge 2, approximately 4–12 years old. Leading by hand will occur during the spring term.
Job Responsibilities:
Plan and conduct riding lessons for students at various levels.
Conduct theory lessons and practical activities according to the curriculum.
All stable-related work tasks.
Some administration.
Together with the Activity Manager and colleagues, plan and develop the riding school and facility in accordance with the organization's goals and the board's directives.
Desired Education/Qualifications
Upper secondary education in equine studies.
Riding Instructor certification.
Requirements
Driver's license and a car are required to get to work, as there is no public transportation nearby.
Additional Meriting Competencies
Experience working in non-profit organizations.
Swedish Riding Instructor, minimum SRL I or equivalent.
Equine Behaviorist or other relevant educational background that we find equivalent.
At least 1 year of professional experience in pedagogy with children and youth.
You are trained and knowledgeable about horse learning and behavior.
You apply research-based methods in your training.
You have specialized in rider position and influence, physiology, and communication with the horse.
Salary: According to agreement
Start Date: By arrangement, summer at riding camps and toward fall.
We look forward to your application in the form of a personal letter and CV to [email protected]
Welcome to apply!
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