Registered Riding Instructor

Hospital for Special Care; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

403(b) retirement plan with employer 6

Paid time off

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Health Savings Account with employer

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

Hospital for Special Care in Middletown, CT, seeks an equine-assisted program instructor for the Manes & Motions Riding Center. You will conduct sessions, set weekly rider goals, and document progress, while ensuring safety and PATH compliance.

Responsibilities include attending meetings, coordinating with staff, and communicating participant needs. Prior experience in equine-assisted activities is preferred; appropriate certifications are required.

Qualifications

• PATH Certified Instructor required.
• Adult and Child CPR Certification required.
• First Aid Certification required.
• High School Diploma required.
• One year experience in equine-assisted activities preferred.
• One year experience teaching horseback riding to able bodied riders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct equine-assisted sessions and un-mounted program activities in a safe, professional manner.
• Develop rider goals and weekly objectives and documents weekly progress for each rider.
• Submit written evaluation on each participant at the end of each semester.
• Adheres to PATH standards and program policies at all times.
• Attends staff meetings, program functions and trainings.
• Communicates needs or changes regarding participants, horses, volunteers and equipment with staff.

Skills

Horseback riding experience

Equine-assisted activities knowledge

Teaching horseback riding

Education

High School Diploma

PATH Certified Instructor

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Position Location:

Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Work Shift:

Second Shift

Department:

Manes and Motions Riding Center

We are dedicated to creating an environment of care and engagement that makes us one of the most desirable places to work, providing exceptional care to each patient each and every day!

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required: PATH Certified Instructor.
• Required: Adult and Child CPR Certification.
• Required: First Aid Certification.
• Required: High School Diploma.
• Preferred: One year experience in the field of equine-assisted activities.
• Preferred: One year experience teaching horseback riding skills to able bodied riders.

JOB SUMMARY

Instructs equine-assisted sessions and un-mounted program activities in a safe, professional manner. Develops rider goals and weekly objectives and documents weekly progress for each rider. Submits written evaluation on each participant at the end of each semester. Adheres to Manes & Motions policies and PATH standards at all times. Attends and participates in staff meetings, program functions and trainings. Represents the program in a positive and professional manner at all times. Communicates needs or changes in regards to participants, horses, volunteers and equipment with appropriate staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Stand or walk 80-100% of each shift.
• Sit 0-20% of each shift.
• Able to jog alongside a horse for short distances if acting as a side-walker for a rider.
• Transfer participant from mounting ramp/block to horse and from horse to the ground/ramp in order to mount/dismount each rider.
• Perform physical skills including lifting, reaching, bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and pushing/pulling up to 90% of each shift.
• Grasp with both hands-on frequent basis to handle equipment and assist participants and volunteers.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Fine manipulation is required for writing and computer usage.
• Maintain strength and endurance as related to the PHYSICAL DEMANDS of the work environment.

COGNITIVE DEMANDS

• Job requires a high level of communication skill including expression of abstract/complex ideas, use of negotiation, active listening and an ability to dialogue with multiple parties.
• Job requires independent problem identification, problem solving techniques, and adaptability. Abstract reasoning and quick decision making is required.
• A high degree of selective attention, discernment, perception and concentration is necessary.
• Job requires a working knowledge of the disabilities served.
• Job requires ability to adjust and prioritize schedule to adapt to events as needed.
• Job requires basic writing proficiency needed for written reports including accident/incident reports, weekly goals, objectives, and progress notes and the ability to express self clearly.

WORK DEMANDS

• Job requires working both outdoors and indoors as dictated by weather conditions and program needs.
• There may be occasional exposure to body fluids and blood borne pathogens and moderate exposure to dust and allergens in both outdoor and indoor environments.
• There may be a need to respond to medical or behavioral emergency situations. Job requires working with others listed in principle relationships (Section III).
• Schedule fluctuation is frequent and at times unpredictable during each semester and when inclement weather is present.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Adheres to regulations, policies, standards of practice and procedure for safety, infection control maintenance and PATH standards.
• Effectively implements first aid measures, using appropriate equipment.
• Communicates participant, horse, facility and equipment issues, problems to Facility Coordinator or designee.
• Communicates volunteer issues, problems to the volunteer coordinator or designee.
• Develops and implements an IRP for each participant according to their individual goals and abilities.
• Documents weekly progress of each participant and submits a written summary of such progress at the end of each semester.
• Provides on-going education and safety awareness to volunteers.
• Participates in developing weekly themes and the daily set-up/breakdown for each theme.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

At Hospital for Special Care, we are committed to supporting the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our team members. The wage range for this position is $17.65 to $26.48.

Eligible employees may participate in a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• employer-subsidized medical and dental, vision insurance
• a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%
• paid time off
• employer-paid life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
• employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center
• an employee referral bonus program
• and meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives.