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Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) Job Description

Job Title:                                 Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI)

Salary:                                     $39/lesson and $13/hour (for volunteer training)

Pay period:                              Per Contract Workers Calendar

Medical reimbursement:       None

Position Category:                  Contracted and Scheduled

Position Details: EATSF is seeking an energetic and educated individual to teach mounted and unmounted programming to children and adults with special needs.

Scope of Work: Plan, deliver, document, and maintain reports for effective, professional, and high- quality therapeutic riding lessons and/or unmounted horsemanship lessons.

Reports to: Program Operations Director (POD)

Responsibilities:

  • Attend prescheduled orientation and training on EATSF lesson standards
  • Attend instructor meetings and/or programmatic meetings, as needed or assigned.
  • Instruct assigned participants to the highest standards of PATH International and EATSF.
  • Oversee cleanup of arena, tack room, teaching props, and office area after lessons are completed.
  • Maintain lesson plans, weekly progress notes, and an annual rubric for each participant taught, as well as a horse usage log.
  • Manage and educate lesson volunteers assigned on safety and best practices.
  • Assist in the provision of volunteer training when needed.
  • Read, sign, and adhere to EATSF Code of Conduct.
  • Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Current and appropriate certification by PATH International.
  • Current CPR/First Aid.
  • Experience teaching beginner group lessons, both mounted and unmounted.
  • Working knowledge of horses and horse behavior.
  • Ability to ride and instruct at all gaits.

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to program@equineatsf.org. Add "CTRI" to the subject line. No phone calls, please. 

Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning

Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) Job Description

Job Title:                                 Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL)

Salary:                                     $25/hour

Pay period:                             Per Contract Workers Calendar

Medical reimbursement:    None

Position Category:               Contracted and Scheduled

Position Details: EATSF is seeking an energetic and educated individual to facilitate/co-facilitate unmounted programming to children and adults with special needs.

Scope of Work: Plan, deliver, document, and maintain reports for effective, professional, and high-quality equine-assisted therapy and/or learning sessions. Be an effective member of the program team to ensure safe and effective equine assisted therapy activities.

Reports to: Program Operations Director (POD)

Responsibilities:

  • Create and maintain a therapeutic and educational environment for all participants.
  • Understand how to maintain PATH Intl. standards. This includes but is not limited to the care, management, and humane treatment of the equine.
  • Ensure the safety and well-being of all equines participating in EAL/EAP sessions and serve as the equine expert during all equine/human interactions.
  • Collaborate with all members of the team (mental health professionals, educators, or other co-facilitators, volunteers, and equines) to meet the goals of the client.
  • Assist in designing appropriate exercises for clients based on their needs.
  • Oversee cleanup of horses, arena, tack room, teaching props after each session.
  • Ensure that the offices, learning area, rider waiting area and tack room are cleaned up and horses cared for prior to leaving.
  • Create and maintain Weekly Progress notes that provide documentation covering equine behavior and activity.
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Qualifications:

  • Current ESMHL certification by PATH, International
  • Current CPR/First Aid

To Apply: Please send cover letter and resume to program@equineatsf.org. Add "ESMHL" to the subject line. No phone calls, please.