Job Description

ISO: Full-time hybrid position as a Riding School Manager and Instructor

Riverside Equestrian Centre (Richmond) is a premium riding school and hunter/jumper show stable with a growing 30+ horses and ponies.

www.riversideequestrian.ca

We are a friendly and professional environment focused on providing high-quality riding lessons, from beginner riders to A-circuit competition students. Full grooming service team to support instructors and students. This key role would be approximately 70% management and 30% teaching.

Modest accommodations available.

The Riding School Manager role includes:

Maintaining the riding school scheduling system for all instructors and horses Managing email client communications (bookings, cancellations, inquiries, requests) Onboarding new students, via email and in person Recording and tracking payments Integrate multiple software applications related to communication, automation and marketing Coordinating with instructors, grooms, and the horse care team Ensuring arena readiness
The ideal candidate will have strong skills:

A detail-oriented problem solver that that is comfortable multi-tasking Microsoft Excel and experience in a variety of online business software applications Client communications & can handle complex scheduling challenges Decision making based on sound analysis, synthesis, and creative thinking Judging risk as it relates to student and horse safety and welfare Leadership and interpersonal skills with both colleagues and clients
The Riding School Instructor role includes:

Teaching students how to ride with an emphasis on safety, correctness, and skill development Communicating effectively with students of all ages (ages 3-60) Making judgement calls based on student safety and horse welfare Working with a team of instructors, management, and head coaches
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

Equestrian Canada instructor certification preferred, or willing to pursue certification Minimum of one year teaching technical riding Customer service Being safety conscious Professional in communication and attire Leadership experience and a team player
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Experience:

hunter/jumper equestrian: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person