Assistant Director, Equestrian Community & Student Engagement

Job Title Assistant Director, Equestrian Community & Student Engagement Department Equestrian Center Worker Type Regular Pay Type Salary Position Salary Minimum $44,000 Position Salary Maximum 46,000 Salary will be commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience.

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible Yes Screening Date

Job Description Summary Build and manage partnerships with community and student groups interested in equestrian programs. Provide outreach programs for students, faculty, staff and community. Service as additional instructor to club teams, youth teams, camps, and the horseback riding classes offered by the university.

Job Description Essential Duties:

• Coordinate, schedule, and implement events in conjunction with University and community partners
• Coordinate events with University Counseling services to implement equine assisted learning opportunities
• Group riding instruction
• Assist with travel with teams when needed
• Assist in supervision of student staff
• Assist in managing horse herd
• Work flexible hours including evenings and weekends

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree
• 1 or more years of group riding instruction experience
• 1 or more years of facility/programming experience
• CPR/First Aid certification within the first 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of equestrian safety standards and risk management
• Knowledge of Equine Assisted Learning modalities
• 2 or more years of facility/programming management experience
• 2 or more years of group riding instruction experience

Knowledge

Skills and Abilities:

• Horse/riding knowledge
• Communication skills
• Coaching skills, time management, flexibility and problem solving
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions

Additional Position Information (if applicable) Required Application Documents Resume, Special Instructions (if applicable) None

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