Experienced Coach​/Trainer

Overview

Experienced Coach/Trainer role at British Grooms Association in Dumfries and Galloway. This is a full-time live-in position with accommodation provided and potential to bring your own horse.

• Deliver a variety of equestrian activities at Chariots of Fire Equestrian Centre near Lockerbie.
• Work with children and adults, including individuals with disabilities and additional needs.
• Train participants in riding (hacking/exercising), schooling, and carriage driving where required.
• Collaborate with a small team and work independently as needed.
• Willingness to learn carriage driving if not experienced already.
• Share duties on a rota with other staff members; weekend and evening work is expected.

• Minimum Qualifications:
  
  BHS 2/3 or equivalent; eg. Horsescotland Assistant L1 Coaching Certificate, UKCC or Horsescotland L1.
• Driving license is essential.
• Experience or interest in equine-assisted therapy is important.
• Ability to work with a team and independently; good communication with children and adults, including those with disabilities.

• Location:
  
  Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom.
• Job Type: Full time;
  Work type:
  Live-in coach/trainer.
• Salary: £23,000 per year.
• Accommodation provided; one horse may be allowed.
• Other benefits:
  Bring your own horse.
• Sector:
  Riding School;
  
  Referral questions noted on the original posting removed for clarity.

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