Equestrian Assistant Coach And Instructor In The Hunter Seat Program

Reports to: Equestrian Director

FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Teaching riding lessons

• Organizing, and coaching team practices

• Care of team horses and equipment

• Organizing in-house horse shows

• Traveling with team to IHSA Horse Shows

• Must be flexible with work schedule and available to work weekends and evenings when necessary.

• Must be able to travel during show season.

• Other related duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to utilize good interpersonal communication techniques.

• Ability to resolve practical problems.

• Ability to pay attention to detail.

• Ability to remain professional at all times during stressful situations.

• Ability to work as part of a group or independently.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.

• Ability to follow confidential procedures.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Ability to use electronic mail software to include Microsoft Outlook.

• Ability to use internet browser software to include Internet Explorer.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office software to include Word and Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend a considerable amount of time standing, sitting and/or walking.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend a considerable amount of time using their hands to write, handle, control, or feel object.

• Employee must be able to work a variety of hours and schedules.

• Other physical demands are proximate to comparable professional positions in the public or private sector.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions and are not intended to limit the applicant pool. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This position primarily works outdoors teaching in an arena in all seasons. Some work is in a climate-controlled environment with a moderate to high noise level.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & TRAINING:

• Bachelor and/or Master's Degree.

• Meet other appropriate training requirements or experience.

• Send cover letter, resume, references to Nancy Demus at [email protected].