Assistant Equestrian Coach

Dartmouth College

Hanover (NH)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a dedicated individual to assist the head coach in overseeing the equestrian program. The role involves coaching, recruiting, and ensuring compliance with NCAA regulations. Ideal candidates will have experience in competitive equestrian activities and strong organizational skills. The position is located in Hanover, NH and requires onsite presence.

Qualifications

3+ years coaching at the NCEA collegiate/ 3’6” level preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies preferred.
Experience loading and hauling horses with a bumper pull or gooseneck horse trailer is preferred.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and a focus on quality and care.
Ability to operate vehicles, small equipment and tools, and tractors as needed.
Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold.
Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and below.
Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and animal hair/feathers.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of correct equitation.
Previous experience riding/training horses at the 3’6” equitation level.
Previous experience teaching riding lessons.

Responsibilities

Assists head coach in conducting team practices and competitions.
Assists in developing and implementing recruiting plans.
Complies with NCAA and Ivy League rules.

Skills

3-5 years’ experience competing and/or coaching at the NCEA collegiate/ 3’6” level

Positive team-oriented attitude

Ability to work independently

Strong organizational skills

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Strong working knowledge of correct equitation

Interpersonal skills

Equitation knowledge

Riding/training 3’6”

Teaching riding

Education

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Posting date 10/16/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1128154

Position Title

Hiring Range Minimum Please Inquire

Hiring Range Maximum Please Inquire

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

To assist the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the equestrian program within the NCAA , NCEA , Ivy League, and institutional standards.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

3-5 years’ experience competing and/or coaching at the NCEA collegiate/ 3’6” level.
Positive team-oriented attitude.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and a focus on quality and care.
Ability to operate vehicles, small equipment and tools, and tractors as needed.
Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold.
Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and below.
Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and animal hair/feathers.
Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong working knowledge of correct equitation.
Previous experience riding/training horses at the 3’6” equitation level.
Previous experience teaching riding lessons.

Preferred Qualifications

3+ years coaching at the NCEA collegiate/ 3’6” level.
Bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies.
Experience loading and hauling horses with a bumper pull and/or gooseneck horse trailer.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Mariruth Graham

Department Contact Phone Number mariruth@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Tenley Walsh, Director of Riding & Head Coach - Equestrian

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant for employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Assists head coach in conducting team practices, training, conditioning, and competitions.
Prepares horses and arena for practices. Teaches equitation skills to student-athletes.
Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical welfare of each student-athlete; counsel team members and consult with the head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution of issues.

Percentage Of Time 40%

Horsemanship

Assists caring for the horses with meticulous attention to detail, including but not limited to feeding, turnout, equine first aid, cleaning stalls and maintaining care of tack and equipment.
Works with head coach to maintain an appropriate training and fitness plan for each horse including riding, lunging, and warming up horses at competitions.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Recruiting

Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and talented athletes, communicating with prospects by phone, mail, and e-mail, organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects and maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA . Maintains knowledge of the College’s programs and opportunities to effectively inform prospects.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Administration

Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications, and interpretations; actively seek to ensure that athletes and athletics representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
Assists the head coach in planning and administering the budget for the equestrian program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team travel, recruiting, etc.
Plans and reconciles team expenses.
Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
Assists head coach in coordinating team travel and meals.
Assists the head coach in keeping alumni, parents and supporters informed of the program’s status through newsletters, brochures, talks, social media, etc.
Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the equestrian program within the community.
Develops and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the equestrian program in an exemplary fashion.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Other Duties

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- HigherEdMilitary
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn’s Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:
- NCAA Marketplace
- DI Ticker/CollegeSports.com
- Collegiate Sports Connect/csconnect.live
- NACDA
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- College Sports Communications
- Intercollegiate/WinAD
* How many years of NCAA coaching experience do you have?
- None
- 1-2 years
- 2-5 years
- More than 5 years
* Please indicate 1-How many years (total) and 2- at what level (age-group, high-school, college, or professional) do you have coaching experience?
(Open Ended Question)
* Have you had experience recruiting high-academic student-athletes?
- No, no recruiting experience at the college level or for high-academic recruits
- Yes, at the Division I level
- Yes, at the Division III level
- Yes, at another level