(Senior) Equestrian Coach

The Job

You will:

Deliver quality coaching services to customers

• Provide excellent coaching services to members (adults and children) including private and group ridden lessons, stable management and simulator based sessions.
• Lesson planning and competition preparation
• Develop youth programmes for identifying and developing talent
• Training and mentorship of staff and students training for BHS assessments

Support day to day operations

• Planning and implementation of weekly schooling & training plans for BRRS horses and ponies
• Allocation of BRRS horse and ponies for lessons, monitoring utilisation to ensure horse welfare
• Regular communication with the coaching team and stable staff to ensure appropriate management of horses and ponies.
• Daily interaction with vets and farriers
• Schooling of BRRS and livery horses and ponies to maintain physical well-being and positive behaviours

About You

You should have:

• The job holder must have acquired BHS Stage 4 Complete with a minimum of 9 years proven work experience
• Candidates with BHS Stage 3 Complete with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience may be considered for an Equestrian Coach role
• Experience of coaching riders of all ages and levels from introductory to medium levels, individual and groups
• Knowledge of training methods for schooling a variety of horses both under saddle and from the ground; previous experience of working with thoroughbreds would be an advantage
• Preferably a fluent speaker of English; some understanding of Cantonese will be an advantage but not essential
• Have knowledge of child protection and safeguarding protocols and hold a current background check
• be a holder of first aid certificate

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

How to apply

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