Assistant Equestrian Coach

Position Purpose

To assist the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the equestrian program within the NCAA, NCEA, Ivy League, and institutional standards. Description Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 3-5 years’ experience competing and/or coaching at the NCEA collegiate/ 3’6” level.
• Positive team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and a focus on quality and care.
• Ability to operate vehicles, small equipment and tools, and tractors as needed.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and below.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and animal hair/feathers.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of correct equitation.
• Previous experience riding/training horses at the 3’6” equitation level.
• Previous experience teaching riding lessons.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years coaching at the NCEA collegiate/ 3’6” level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies.
• Experience loading and hauling horses with a bumper pull and/or gooseneck horse trailer.

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