Equine Therapy Program Supervisor

Hospital for Special Care; Connecticut; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center is seeking a Program Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring safe, PATH Intl.-aligned services and effective staff supervision. You will coordinate scheduling, risk management, and herd/facility logistics while engaging with participants and families to ensure high-quality therapeutic programming.

The role requires leadership, independent judgment, and the ability to balance program delivery with organizational growth in a dynamic equine

Qualifications

• PATH Intl. registered or advanced instructor certification or within 6–10 months of hire
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification
• Three+ years of management/supervisory experience in an equine-assisted setting
• Experience supervising staff and volunteers including training, scheduling & oversight
• Extensive knowledge of standard practices in equine management and care (conditioning, training, herd health)
• Experience teaching mounted and unmounted lessons
• Proficiency in computer systems, scheduling software and electronic records
• Effective written, communicative and analytical skills
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Preferred: Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning certification

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Center operations; ensure services are safe and aligned with PATH Intl. standards and policies.
• Provide operational leadership in staff supervision, scheduling, risk management and herd/facility coordination.
• Handle participant intake, communication, documentation compliance and program implementation.
• Serve as primary liaison for participants and families; support quality assurance and program evaluation.
• Assist leadership with budget oversight and resource allocation; balance participant services with operational growth.

Skills

PATH Intl. certification

First Aid/CPR/AED

Staff supervision

Volunteer supervision

Equine management knowledge

Mounted and unmounted lessons

Scheduling software

Electronic records management

Written communication

Analytical skills

Driver's license

Equine Specialist in Mental Health (PH

Tools

Scheduling software

Electronic records system

Job description

Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center is seeking a Program Supervisor to oversee daily operations, ensuring safe, PATH Intl.-aligned services and effective staff supervision. You will coordinate scheduling, risk management, and herd/facility logistics while engaging with participants and families to ensure high-quality therapeutic programming.

The role requires leadership, independent judgment, and the ability to balance program delivery with organizational growth in a dynamic equine