Full Time Coach

Wellington; Hook; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite accommodation

Staff discounts

Job summary

Wellington Riding in Hook, Hampshire, is seeking a dedicated instructor to teach both children and adults across all levels. The role requires organisation, enthusiasm and a team-oriented mindset to help clients progress and enjoy riding.

You will work in a busy centre, delivering high-quality lessons, supporting safety policies, and providing excellent customer service while developing your career through in-house training and CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering lessons to children and adults.
• Ability to plan and deliver high quality group and private lessons.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote Wellington Riding as a centre of excellence.
• Deliver high quality group and private lessons for children and adults.
• Establish a regular client base and help clients progress riding potential.
• Support safe working practices according to company policy.
• Collaborate with staff to provide a positive, busy environment.

Skills

Teaching

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Education

First Aid certificate

Safeguarding certificate

Enhanced DBS

Job description

A special person is needed to join our team at Wellington Riding in a role teaching children and adults for both individual and group lessons of all levels. This position requires an organised, enthusiastic, fun person who enjoys bringing the best out in others.

As part of the team you will need a strong sense of team work and can do attitude, this unique role offers many opportunities for career development and training. Our diverse centre combines many parts of the industry from high level shows to grass roots riders. The team are vibrant and enjoy all this busy environment has to offer.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this role.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote Wellington Riding as a centre of excellence
• Strong customer service focus and proven experience
• Planning and delivery of high quality group and private lessons
• Ability to teach both children and adults and establish a regular client base
• To ensure clients progress towards their riding potential
• To support safe working practices and observe Employer’s Health & Safety policy

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS NEEDED

• First Aid - preferable but not essential as training can be given
• Safeguarding Certificate – preferable but not essential as training can be given
• Time management and planning of your day and working with other staff members
• Enhanced DBS certification or the willingness to obtain certification is essential

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• The position requires commitment, focus and reliability
• You must be flexible with regards to duties and hours
• Attention to detail and pride in your job
• Sound communication skills
• Ability to work by yourself and with others
• Ability to prioritise work and multitask as necessary
• Ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Keeping line manager informed of any issues that may arise relating to all aspects of the role
• Ensuring all processes and procedures are completed according to the necessary
  deadlines and are followed through efficiently
• Dealing with all clients in a professional manner on a daily basis

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Hours of work: 5-day week
• Entitled to 28 days' holiday a year (Holiday year 1st January to 31st December)
• Opportunities – to compete in-house on centre horses, attend CPD at all levels
• Training hours included towards BHS Qualifications
• Onsite accommodation can be provided
• Shop purchases at discounted rate of Trade plus VAT
• Excellent staff discounts are available across all Wellington Estate businesses, including
  Wellington Country Park, Wellington Farm Shop, Wellington Riding, The Barns at Wellington, The Iron Duke, Wellington Arms Hotel & Bruce’s Doggy Daycare
• Job Location: Wellington Riding, Basingstoke Road, Heckfield, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 0LJ