PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

The Lansing School District is seeking a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor to plan and lead safe, effective therapeutic riding lessons. The instructor will work collaboratively with staff and families to support participant goals while fostering horsemanship skills, confidence, and independence.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate therapeutic riding services for clients following a pre-planned lesson plan
• Oversee preparation and clean up of each lesson
• Review and maintain accurate rider records
• Utilize horses under the direction of the Program Manager and Arena Programming Coordinator
• Report any issues with horses to the Herd and Barn Coordinator
• Assist in maintaining orderly stalls, barns, equipment, and arena
• Maintain a supportive, friendly and encouraging environment
• Direct lesson volunteers in a positive, respectful manner
• Maintain an environment conducive to volunteer, student, staff, and horse safety
• Attend staff meetings, functions, fundraisers, and trainings as appropriate

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required, college degree preferred
• PATH Intl. CTRI Certification required
• Certified in CPR and First Aid
• 3 to 5 years of previous horse experience required
• Previous experience with students with disabilities required
• Demonstrated ability to work in multiethnic and multicultural learning environment
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks based on performance goals
• Excellent problem-solving and time management skills
• Reliable, dependable, and self-starter with a growth mindset
• Valid driver's license and good driving record required
• Reliable transportation

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear
• Standing and walking for long periods of time in uneven footing
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Regularly required to use close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision