Equestrian Rider & Coach

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Dynamic working environment

Development opportunities

Job summary

Global Sports Jobs Limited is seeking an Equestrian Rider & Coach for Beas River Equestrian Centre in Hong Kong. You will contribute to retraining and developing horses, plan tailored training, and conduct both ridden and groundwork sessions within the Riding School.

The role requires a Level 3+ equine coaching qualification, experience with young or sensitive horses, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with a team, including veterinary and farrier staff.

Qualifications

• Qualified Coach and Rider with Level 3+ equine riding and coaching qualification.
• Extensive experience handling and riding young, challenging or sensitive horses.
• Strong understanding of training and re-schooling methods, both ridden and from the ground.
• Experience with thoroughbreds and/or racehorses.
• Ability to work independently while being a reliable and collaborative team member.
• Holder of a valid first aid certificate or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation and training horses returning to work after injury.
• Demonstrable ability to train horses from their first steps to low-level competition in dressage, show jumping and cross-country.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing horses and planning training programmes.
• Design and document tailored exercise and schooling plans to safely and progressively prepare horses for their new roles.
• Conduct daily exercise and training sessions, including both ridden and groundwork activities.
• Teach a variety of lessons within the Riding School.
• Provide support to Livery Members by riding their horses and coaching the riders to aid their joint progression and continued development.
• Assist during veterinary visits and collaborate with veterinary and farrier teams to support each horse's health and rehabilitation.
• Implement varied training programmes across different environments and disciplines, such as hacking, lungeing, long reining, arena work, and grass or hill work.
• Guide and supervise Equestrian Assistants and other key colleagues involved in the training work.
• Support daily exercise scheduling, administrative tasks, and operational duties as required.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned by management to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Centre.

Skills

Qualified Coach and Rider

Level 3 equine qualification

Fluent English

Cantonese proficiency

First aid certificate

Experience with thoroughbreds/racehors

Patient and empathetic approach

Independent and collaborative

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

British Horse Society qualification

Job description

About the Role

The Equestrian Rider & Coach contributes to the retraining and development of horses transitioning into the Riding School at the Beas River Equestrian Centre. Reporting to the Senior Manager for the Riding School and working collaboratively with the Senior Equestrian Trainer, the role combines horse training, schooling and riding instruction within the Equestrian Affairs Department. The Department promotes riding as a sport and raises participation at all levels, overseeing four equestrian centres: the Member's facility at the Beas River Country Club and public riding schools at Tuen Mun, Pok Fu Lam and Lei Yue Mun.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with assessing horses and planning their training programmes.
• Design and document tailored exercise and schooling plans to safely and progressively prepare horses for their new roles.
• Conduct daily exercise and training sessions, including both ridden and groundwork activities.
• Teach a variety of lessons within the Riding School.
• Provide support to Livery Members by riding their horses and coaching the riders to aid their joint progression and continued development.
• Assist during veterinary visits and collaborate closely with veterinary and farrier teams to support each horse's health and rehabilitation.
• Implement varied training programmes across different environments and disciplines, such as hacking, lungeing, long reining, arena work, and grass or hill work.
• Guide and supervise Equestrian Assistants and other key colleagues involved in the training work.
• Support daily exercise scheduling, administrative tasks, and operational duties as required.
• Undertake any additional tasks assigned by management to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Centre.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Qualified Coach and Rider with a Level 3 or above equine-related riding and coaching qualification.
• Extensive experience handling and riding young, challenging or sensitive horses using a patient and empathetic approach.
• Strong understanding of training and re-schooling methods, both ridden and from the ground.
• Prior experience working with thoroughbreds and/or racehorses.
• Ability to work independently while being a reliable and collaborative team member.
• Holder of a valid first aid certificate or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong knowledge of rehabilitation and training horses returning to work after injury.
• Demonstrable ability to train horses from their first few steps to low-level competition in dressage, show jumping and cross-country.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-focused work ethic.

Preferred Skills

• British Horse Society qualification.
• Fluent English.
• Cantonese proficiency.

Workplace

• Beas River Equestrian Centre, Hong Kong's largest equestrian facility, which cares for 257 horses and includes a riding school, livery yard, competition arenas and a retraining unit.
• Six-day-per-week role.

Salary

• Competitive salary

Benefits & Perks

• Benefits package
• Dynamic working environment
• Development opportunities