PATH International Certified Riding Instructor

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Full Time Sugar Grove, Sugar Grove, IL, US

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $55,000.00 Annually

OVERVIEW:

Canopy Adult Program, a Division of Giant Steps Illinois, Inc., is looking for an experienced, qualified therapeutic riding instructor who can build a riding program working specifically with individuals with autism from ground zero. The Canopy Adult Program is in Sugar Grove, Illinois. The Equine Therapy Program will be conducted at the Rich Harvest Farms Stables, and the day program will be conducted at 264 S.

Main Street in Sugar Grove Illinois.

Rich Harvest Farms is a private golf estate in Sugar Grove that features a fully outfitted equine stable with indoor and outdoor arenas as well as miles of scenic riding trails. Qualified individuals will be extremely knowledgeable of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.),its standards and membership guidelines,and will successfully navigate the center accreditation process and possess a PATH Certification.

DATE AVAILABLE:

Immediate

EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Current PATH Intl. Certified Instructor (Preferred 5 – 7 years-experience)
• Current PATH Intl. Individual Membership
• Current CPR/First Aid Training

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES TO INCLUDE:

• Equine Management in Conjunction with Barn Management
• Assist in screening and selecting equines
• Recognize equine unsoundness and ailments
• Assist in monitoring health maintenance program
• Participate in nutrition program
• Assist in monitoring veterinary and farrier record
• Monitor equine first aid kit
• Monitor and fit tack and equipment
• Assist in the implementation of equine training and schooling
• Participate in the practice of safe horse transportation method
• Support the Canopy Adult Program
• Supervise participants and provide assistance as needed with activities of daily living, vocational training, & community outings.
• Supervise and engage with participants during less structured times of the school day such as opening, lunch coverage, recess, and snack times
• Complete professional documentation including daily communication logs to families, behavioral data collection, accident reports, physical intervention and seclusion forms, etc.
• Work on a few Saturdays per year for organizational equine program outreach
• Support the annual gala & 5K Walk
• Participate in team meetings, classroom meetings, program-specific meetings, all-school meetings, and professional development activities
• Develop Instructional Team
• Assist in the recruitment and training of equine volunteers
• Monitor volunteer sign-in to ensure they are logging hours in appropriate categories to show training in said areas
• Locate and involve community resources
• Formulate instructional team duties
• Integrate support professionals
• Provide initial and ongoing team training
• Conduct ongoing team evaluations
• Organize Instructional Program in Conjunction with the Canopy Adult Program
• Process student applications to ensure they are complete
• Determine student placement and identify any contraindications
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team
• Prioritize student equine and global goals and objectives
• Collaborate with the Curriculum Coordinator & direct supervisor to design equine interactive vocational lesson plans
• Match student with horse and equipment
• Develop procedural accountability
• Implement Instructional Program
• Set up instructional environment
• Conduct initial student assessment and risk assessment
• Orient student
• Determine individual mounting and dismounting procedures
• Conduct mounted evaluation
• Monitor safety procedures
• Document of student progress
• Provide feedback to multi-disciplinary team
• Promote the human-animal bond
• Select and Maintain Instructional Equipment
• Determine student equipment needs
• Determine equine equipment needs
• Determine instructional materials
• Select and design adaptive equipment
• Evaluate donated equipment for use and safety
• Educate team in use and care of equipment
• Oversee Operating Center Facility in Conjunction with Barn Management
• Assess physical facility
• Identify…