Youth Equine Therapy Instructor

The Heritage Community; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Heritage Community seeks an Equine Instructor to provide therapeutic riding instruction and horsemanship education for youth in a residential setting. You will work with therapists and the Equestrian Manager to foster confidence and emotional growth through safe horse experiences.

Responsibilities include teaching lessons, caring for horses, preparing equipment, and supervising students while maintaining a supportive, rules-based environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with horse care, riding instruction, and horsemanship.
• Previous teaching or therapeutic riding experience preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain upon hire).
• Must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Teach therapeutic riding lessons and horsemanship to students of varying experience levels.
• Partner with therapists to support individual and group equine therapy sessions.
• Ensure the health, safety, and daily care of horses, including feeding, grooming, stall cleaning, and basic health monitoring.
• Prepare horses, tack, and equipment for lessons while maintaining a safe riding environment.
• Supervise students in the barn and model safe horse-handling practices.
• Build positive, professional relationships that encourage student growth and support treatment goals.
• Report facility or horse health concerns promptly.
• Support the overall operation of the equestrian program and assist with additional duties as needed.

Skills

Strong communication

Patience

Relationship-building

Education

Equine therapy certs

Job description

The Heritage Community seeks an Equine Instructor to provide therapeutic riding instruction and horsemanship education for youth in a residential setting. You will work with therapists and the Equestrian Manager to foster confidence and emotional growth through safe horse experiences.

Responsibilities include teaching lessons, caring for horses, preparing equipment, and supervising students while maintaining a supportive, rules-based environment.