Riding Instructor - Melbourne, Australia - Singapore Polo Club

Description

• Teaching riding lessons in a safe, progressive and enjoyable manner for all levels of rides from Beginner Courses up to Novice.
• Preparing students for monthly competitions and assist them on show days.
• Actively encourage students to become more involved in the riding section through Pony Club, additional lessons, leases and competing at shows.
• Ensure rider lists and colour levels are maintained and reviewed quarterly.
• Complete rider assessments of new riders, teach beginner courses.
• Participate in clinics to develop riding and teaching skills.
• Progress qualifications through the BHS course program up to Stage 3 SM
• Report issues regarding horse behavior or welfare
• Attend weekly department meetings.
• Teach regular or adhoc lessons outside of normal teaching hours with overtime compensation
• Assist with SPC competitions including arena setup, arena tasks and stewarding.

• Daily check of riding section stables and horses between 7am & 8.30am. Submit weekly report
• Order weekly feed and bedding requirements
• Train and support the grooms in their jobs.
• Complete monthly report of tack and equipment condition.
• Maintain an inventory of tack in use and instore, recommend any tack requirements.
• Maintain horse care records
• Allocate horses for daily lessons, schooling, turnout against daily sheet bookings. ( to commence after first month)
• Minimum of 3 years working experience as a Riding Instructor
• Possess a British Horse Societys Assistant Instructor (BHS AI) Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Good interpersonal skills to deliver high quality customer care.
• Enjoy teaching at all levels; from beginners to competitive riders.

• Health insurance

• Health insurance