Riding Academy Assistant Trainer - NY
Riding Academy Assistant Trainer - NY
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15-03-2025
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15-03-2025
Job Description
About the Facility:
This picturesque 225 acre facility in Cazenovia NY boasts 55 oversized stalls spacious private turnouts and fully enclosed/heated amenities for employees and clients alike. There are three spacious riding arenas onsite currently with 2 heated indoor and one oversized outdoor arena. The facility caters primarily to H/J and dressage clientele of all ages and the owner is an actively competing UL dressage rider. There are also trails running through the property for enjoyment in the summer months and the facility hosts a popular summer camp series as well! This facility regularly hosts clinics which the staff are welcome to audit or even participate in if desired for continued education!
This picturesque 225 acre facility in Cazenovia NY boasts 55 oversized stalls spacious private turnouts and fully enclosed/heated amenities for employees and clients alike. There are three spacious riding arenas onsite currently with 2 heated indoor and one oversized outdoor arena. The facility caters primarily to H/J and dressage clientele of all ages and the owner is an actively competing UL dressage rider. There are also trails running through the property for enjoyment in the summer months and the facility hosts a popular summer camp series as well! This facility regularly hosts clinics which the staff are welcome to audit or even participate in if desired for continued education!
Job Description
We are looking for a new Assistant Trainer to join this lovely facility. This person will be working alongside another assistant trainer and the head trainer to teach lessons exercise horses and provide standard care to the horses on the farm. There is a small team of barn hands and a head competition groom for the head trainer so the primary responsibility of this individual will be on the grooming riding and teaching aspects of the program. The ideal candidate will be an open minded welcoming personality willing to work with all ages and experience levels. The stable has lesson horses which can cater to complete beginners through more advanced riders and attending local shows will be required depending on the needs of the current clientele. On average the Assistant trainers will have 35 rides per day and a number of lessons depending on the current client load. Interested applicants should have experience teaching lessons to all ages and be comfortable completing a full jump course at 26 or higher. In an ideal world this person will have an interest or small background in dressage as well and if desired training will be available with the head trainer as schedule allows.
This is a 5.5 day 5560hr work week. Pay is by the hour and overtime will be granted in the event of emergencies
Night check responsibilities shared with other employees.
Job Duties
Assisting with basic horse care as needed in support of Barn Staff
Riding 35 horses per day)
Teaching lessons (beginnerintermediate/advanced students)
Attending shows when clientele desires
Night check responsibilities (shared with other staff)
Provide kind and welcoming customer service to all clientele
Occasional facility maintenance/improvement tasks may be required
Emergency care of horses in the event that owner/head trainer/head groom are away at shows
Skill Requirements
Ability to safely and efficiently complete a 26 hunter and jumper course
Experience teaching lessons of all ages and levels
Willingness to assist in standard horse care
Willingness to assist with older/less ablebodied clientele
* Ability to school through 2nd level dressage (or higher) a plus
Benefits
Housing fully included
Utilities and wifi included
Pets welcome within reason. Dog breeds subject to limitations due to owners insurance policy
1 full board stall available (candidate will pay vet/farrier and supplemental feed)
Additional stall may be provided depending on circumstances at 1/2 rate of board (vet/farrier/supplements)
Hourly pay with overtime if needed
Additional benefits may be discussed
Employment Type
Contract
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