Part-Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor - Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding

Part-Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding

Pay: $25.00/hour

Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays; hours vary based on rider enrollment and scheduled lessons.

Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted services. We create a welcoming, supportive environment where participants build confidence, strength, communication, and independence through meaningful interactions with horses.

Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Therapeutic Riding Instructor to provide safe, engaging adaptive riding lessons for individuals with a variety of physical, cognitive, developmental, and emotional needs.

This is a part-time position with hours determined by participant enrollment and scheduled lessons. Weekly hours may vary as the program grows.

• Plan and teach adaptive horseback riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities.
• Ensure the safety of participants, volunteers, horses, and staff at all times.
• Direct and support volunteers during lessons.
• Match horses appropriately to riders based on abilities and goals.
• Maintain accurate lesson notes and participant progress.
• Assist with horse preparation before and after lessons.
• Communicate professionally with families, caregivers, volunteers, and staff.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming barn environment.
• Participate in occasional special events and program activities as needed.

• Experience with horses, riding, and safe horse handling required.
• Experience teaching horseback riding or therapeutic riding preferred.
• Comfortable working with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• PATH Intl. certification preferred but not required. Training opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

• Competitive pay of $25/hour for instructional and assigned program hours.
• A supportive, mission-driven team.
• Meaningful work making a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
• Flexible part-time schedule based on program needs, rider enrollment, and scheduled lessons.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a growing therapeutic riding program.

If you have a heart for horses and a passion for helping others thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a brief introduction sharing your horse experience, teaching background, and interest in joining the Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding team