Lead PATH CTRI: Therapeutic Riding Program Growth

Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc; Nokomis (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc. seeks a part-time PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (10 hrs/week) to lead and develop the Ranch’s Therapeutic Riding Program, including lesson planning, teaching management, and participant direction.

Strong teamwork, professionalism, and inclusivity are essential to delivering high-quality services. Responsibilities include facilitating weekly riding lessons, documenting progress, ensuring paperwork is up-to-date, and coaching riders and

Qualifications

• Current PATH CTRI Certification.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferable.
• Knowledge of PATH INTL. Accreditation standards and regulations.
• Experience in riding and understanding equine behavior and health.
• Awareness of safety considerations about horses and clients.
• Knowledge of appropriate riding equipment, including proper use and fit.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Competent with technology and computer literacy, such as Word, email, Excel, and Outlook Calendar.
• Be prepared to learn and use other computer programs.
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills.
• Reliable, dependable, and self-motivated to develop the Therapeutic Riding program.
• Able to remain calm and professional in unforeseen circumstances.
• Passionate about being part of a team and working closely with other staff members to uphold the organization’s culture and ethics of integrity, unity, excellence, respect, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly individual and group therapeutic riding lessons.
• Document all weekly participants' progress and attendance.
• Ensure participants’ paperwork and information are up to date.
• Design and implement safe, effective, and participative lesson plans focusing on the progression of riding and life skills.
• Provide coaching and instruction to both riders and volunteers.
• Oversee preparation and clean up after classes.
• Maintain knowledge of horsemanship and riding skills through continuing education.
• Communicate with the team professionally and respectfully, cultivating a culture of collaboration and excellence in service.
• Ensure that the horses are handled correctly and that behavior and health issues are noticed, recorded, and communicated to the Barn Coordinator.
• Conduct lessons in a safe and effective manner and respond appropriately to any incidents.
• Complete incident reports and communicate concerns to the General Manager promptly.
• Maintain a working knowledge of equine first aid, common ailments and issues, and be able to identify these potential issues.
• Be able to work with new horses in evaluation and training sessions alongside the Barn and Equine Program Coordinator.

Skills

PATH CTRI Certification

First Aid/CPR preferable

PATH INTL. Standards knowledge

Riding & equine behavior

Safety awareness

Riding equipment knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Technology literacy

Time management

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Inclusion & ethics

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc. seeks a part-time PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (10 hrs/week) to lead and develop the Ranch’s Therapeutic Riding Program, including lesson planning, teaching management, and participant direction.

Strong teamwork, professionalism, and inclusivity are essential to delivering high-quality services. Responsibilities include facilitating weekly riding lessons, documenting progress, ensuring paperwork is up-to-date, and coaching riders and