Riding Instructor

Menlo Circus Club; Atherton (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, California, seeks a Riding Instructor to teach horsemanship and safety to riders of all ages under the Lead Riding Instructor. You will work with school horses, ride inside and outside, and support camps and events.

Be prepared for physical activity and exposure to typical barn conditions. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of teaching horsemanship, strong English riding and communication skills, and a caring approach for children.

Qualifications

• Excellent horsemanship and English riding skills.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to be patient and kind while working with children.
• Proficient in Equine first-aid.

Responsibilities

• Teaches beginner through intermediate riders in the English style, giving constructive feedback.
• Schedules lessons and handles inquiries; keeps clients informed.
• Sets jump courses as needed to accommodate individual students.
• Promotes safety, kind handling of horses, and teamwork; adheres to USEF Safe Sport rules.
• Reports accidents or injuries to Lead Riding Instructor or Equestrian Operations Manager.
• Plans, organizes, and runs camps and equestrian events; tracks lessons and billing.
• Keeps tack clean and maintains tack room orderly.
• Rides and trains school horses as needed.
• Assists during veterinary and farrier appointments as needed.

Skills

Excellent horsemanship

English riding skills

English communication

Patience with children

Equine first-aid

Education

3+ years teaching horsemanship

Equestrian competition experience preferred

Riding Instructor/Coaching cert preferred

Job description

Riding Instructor

Menlo Circus Club Atherton, California, United States

About this position

The Riding Instructor teaches horsemanship and safety skills to all ages under the direction of the Lead Riding Instructor. Riding Instructors work with the horse and rider to help them bond as a pair. Duties include sharing techniques and teaching riders how to communicate with their horse. In addition, Riding Instructors provide care to school horses. The position requires working inside and outside and may require prolonged exposure to dust, hay, mold, rain, sunlight, wind, and cold.

Must have unrestricted ability to work in the United States

Salary Information

$28 - $36Hourly Wage

Requirements

• Teaches beginner through intermediate riders in the English style discipline, giving constructive feedback.
• Schedules lessons, handles riding school inquiries and keeps clients informed.
• Sets jump courses as needed to accommodate individual students.
• Promotes a culture of safety, kind handling of horses, and teamwork. Adheres to and models USEF Safe Sport rules.
• Reports any accidents or injuries that occur to the Lead Riding Instructor or Equestrian Operations Manager.
• Plans, organizes, and executes camps, barn parties and other equestrian events. Tracks lessons and charges fees using POS system.
• Ensures tack is kept clean and keeps tack room clean and orderly.
• Rides and trains school horses as needed.
• Cares for the well‑being of school horses, including grooming and exercising, and assists during veterinary and farrier appointments as needed.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent horsemanship and English riding skills
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to be patient and kind while working with children
• Proficient in Equine first-aid

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 3 years teaching beginner through intermediate horsemanship and riding skills, including children.
• Experience participating in equestrian competitive events preferred.
• Riding Instructor/Coaching certification preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to be on feet for up to 85% of shift.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, twist, and turn for prolonged periods of time.