Full-Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor — Impact

Manegait; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

ManeGait is a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Texas seeking a full-time certified instructor to expand access to equine-assisted activities in our community.

You will plan and deliver safe group therapeutic riding lessons, collaborate with volunteers and staff, maintain progress notes, participate in horse care and volunteer training, and support fundraising events, all in an outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• PATH Intl. CTRI or CHA IRD credential is required.
• Experience teaching group lessons to riders with disabilities in a therapeutic/adaptive setting preferred.
• Warm, patient communication with riders, families, and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver safe, group therapeutic riding lessons for riders with a range of needs.
• Collaborate with volunteers, sidewalkers, and staff to provide a structured session environment.
• Maintain accurate session documentation and progress notes for each rider.
• Participate in horse care, volunteer training, continuing education, and fundraising events.
• Provide administrative support to the Riding Program during session breaks and as needed.
• Work in an outdoor environment with exposure to weather and uneven terrain.
• Contribute to ManeGait’s mission across its four pillars: Therapeutic Horsemanship, Brain Building, Community, and Education.

Skills

CTRI Credential

IRD Credential

Group instruction

Disabilities experience

Horsemanship knowledge

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

ManeGait is a nonprofit therapeutic riding center in Texas seeking a full-time certified instructor to expand access to equine-assisted activities in our community.

You will plan and deliver safe group therapeutic riding lessons, collaborate with volunteers and staff, maintain progress notes, participate in horse care and volunteer training, and support fundraising events, all in an outdoor environment.