Luxury Equestrian Instructor & Trail Guide

Salamander Resort; Middleburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Company-Paid Holidays

Complimentary Employee Meals

Complimentary Uniforms

Employee Access Privileges & Discount

Friends & Family Discounts on Salamder

Discounts on dining, retail, spa

Job summary

Salamander Middleburg is seeking an experienced Equestrian Attendant / Riding Instructor to join our luxury resort team in Middleburg, Virginia. This full-time role focuses on horse care, riding instruction, trail rides, stable operations, and guest service.

You will care for resort horses daily, teach lessons for beginners to intermediates, lead guided trail rides, run pony programs for children, and uphold safety standards across facilities while delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional horse care and riding experience.
• Experience providing horseback riding lessons to beginner and intermediate riders.
• Strong knowledge of horse handling, grooming, stable care, tack, and riding safety.
• Previous customer service or guest-facing experience.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to horsemanship standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, children, and team members.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for resort horses including grooming, feeding, and exercising.
• Lead horseback riding lessons for beginner to intermediate riders.
• Lead private and group trail rides across the resort property.
• Facilitate pony rides and children's equestrian activities.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized equestrian facilities.
• Follow safety procedures and operate required equipment safely.
• Monitor horses for illness or injury and provide basic first aid.

Skills

Horse care

Riding instruction

Guest service

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salamander Middleburg is seeking an experienced Equestrian Attendant / Riding Instructor to join our luxury resort team in Middleburg, Virginia. This full-time role focuses on horse care, riding instruction, trail rides, stable operations, and guest service.

You will care for resort horses daily, teach lessons for beginners to intermediates, lead guided trail rides, run pony programs for children, and uphold safety standards across facilities while delivering exceptional guest experiences.