Assistant Riding Instructor at Woodridge College and Preparatory School

Responsibilities

• Improving pupil’sriding skills and techniques(in conjunction with theWEC Manager), by using structured and planned riding lessons;
• Assisting pupil’s with understanding sound equestrian practises and protocols and setting a good example in all equestrian
• aspects at all times;
• Providing comments on ridersforreport purposes asrequired and providing input fortheWEC annualreport;
• Adhering to the policies of the School, in particular policies relating to the safeguarding of children;
• Assisting with the SANESA shows, both local and out of town;
• AttendingWEC Shows and Pony Camps and assisting with the planning and preparation thereof;
• Promoting good sportsmanship and conduct for pupils;
• Adhering to allrelevant aspects of Health and Safety/First Aid;
• General administration

Skills & requirements:

• Grade 12 and a Module 4 EQASA qualification is preferable;
• CEEPSA membership;
• Previous experience in coaching pupilsto ride;
• Experience in riding and schooling ponies and horses;
• The ability to work with adults & pupils
• The ability to accompany and/or drive ridersto and from shows(local and out of town);
• Professional, flexible, conscientious and able to act with discretion at all times;
• Be able to relate to and supervise pupils;
• Self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills(with pupils,staff, parents and externalstakeholders);
• Excellent organisational and time managementskills;
• Have the ability to work in a pressurised environment;
• Hard-working,reliable, honest, enthusiastic and energetic;
• Ability to promote and embrace diversity and inclusion;
• Driverslicence and valid PDP is preferable ;
• First aid qualifications;
• Prepared to work overtime and on weekends;
• Requisite clearance certificates.