Job Description

The Head Instructor has a primary responsibility for ensuring safe, quality therapeutic equine care and instruction as per SARI standards, policies and procedures. Responsibilities of the Head Instructor include but are not limited to teaching lessons within Therapeutic Riding, Grooming, Summer Camp, Little Britches, and any other program booking, working with the Program Therapist and Program Manager to deliver dignified and quality programming, coordinating horse workload and care requirements, ensuring adequate coverage for all SARI classes, recruiting/selecting/mentoring/supervising volunteer instructor team, providing effective leadership for the program staff, volunteer instructor, and exercise rider teams.

SARI is seeking a candidate with the following competencies: equestrian coaching background, experienced in mentorship, exceptional leadership, strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Ideal candidate will be flexible with scheduling including weekdays, weeknights and weekends. This is a salaried and full time schedule of 40 hours per week, with excellent health care benefits.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $40,000.00-$42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Life insurance Paid time off Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Night shift Weekends as needed
Experience:

working with disabled population: 1 year (preferred) equestrian coaching: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-08-01
Expected start date: 2025-08-04