Horse Riding Instructor

BaptistCare NSW & ACT; Adelaide Hills; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary on Fitness Industry

Salary packaging benefits up to $15,9k

Meal & Entertainment Card up to $2,650

Novated vehicle leasing

Corporate health plan with BUPA

Free counselling via EAP

Paid Cultural Leave up to five days

Job summary

Wirraway seeks a casual Horse-Riding Instructor to deliver fun, safe riding sessions for campers, including mounted, unmounted and trail experiences. You will assist with daily horse care and training, helping create memorable experiences for young people and guests.

The role requires confidence with horses, strong safety focus, and the ability to work independently within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Accredited Horse Riding Instructor (Horse Safety Australia).
• Proficient riding and working with horses.
• Experience with children in a horse arena environment.
• Strong group facilitation and communication skills.
• Good understanding of safe work and risk management practices.
• Ability to work independently, follow schedules and adapt when needed.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, safe and engaging riding experiences for campers, including mounted, unmounted and trail riding sessions.
• Help with day-to-day care and training of our horses.
• Create memorable experiences for young people and guests.

Skills

Accredited Horse Riding Instructor

Riding & horsemanship

Experience with children in arena

Group facilitation & communication

Safety & risk management

Independence & schedule following

Job description

About the role – Casual

Love horses and enjoy working with people? This is an opportunity to combine both at Wirraway as a Horse-Riding Instructor. You’ll deliver fun, safe and engaging riding experiences for campers, including mounted, unmounted and trail riding sessions, while also helping with the day-to-day care and training of our horses. You’ll play an important part in creating memorable experiences for young people and guests.

About you:

This role would suit someone who is confident around horses and enjoys working with young people. A positive attitude, good communication skills and a strong focus on safety are important, along with the ability to bring energy to each session, work independently and be part of a supportive team.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• Accredited Horse Riding Instructor (Horse Safety Australia).
• Highly proficient in riding and working with horses.
• Experience working with children in a horse arena environment.
• Strong group facilitation and communication skills.
• Good understanding of safe work and risk management practices.
• Ability to work independently, follow schedules and adapt when needed.

Please note: If you don’t hold the required Horse Riding Instructor qualification, we may still consider your application for a Horse Riding Assistant role.

Why work with us?

BaptistCare offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the Fitness Industry Award + Super
• Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance
• Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program
• Support for cultural and community obligations, including up to five days of paid Cultural Leave

About us

BaptistCare is a leading purpose-led care organisation, guided by our Christian identity and serving people and communities across Australia for more than 110 years. We support people to live better through aged care, home care, retirement living, community services, disability support and housing. We know that life’s challenges can make our world feel smaller. With the right people alongside us, it can feel more connected, supported and hopeful again. That’s what we work towards every day - enriching lives through communities of care. Today, more than 70,000 customers, 12,000 employees and close to 2,000 volunteers are part of our communities across Australia.

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

BaptistCare – Inspired by Jesus to champion care for all.