Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor

$17.00 to $19.00 per hour for non-certified $20.00 to $22.00 per hour for certified/dual certified

Part-Time position working 20 to 29 hours per week Monday through Thursday

Do you have a passion for horses and a heart for helping others thrive Easterseals Florida is looking for a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) to join our team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities through therapeutic riding.

In this role youll provide PATH Internationalcompliant riding instruction in a safe supportive and encouraging environment while helping riders build confidence skills and independence. Youll work closely with riders families volunteers and fellow staff to support each participants cognitive physical emotional and social well-being.

If youre a compassionate professional who enjoys working with horses people and a mission-driven team wed love to hear from you. Come be part of a program where every ride can help change a life.

What Youll Do

• Provide therapeutic riding instruction following PATH International standards
• Create track and celebrate individualized rider goals and progress
• Supervise mentor and support volunteers during riding sessions
• Assist with equine care and overall barn operations
• Build positive trusting relationships with riders and their families
• Help foster a welcoming respectful and team-oriented environment

What Were Looking For

• High school diploma required
• Current PATH International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) certification
• At least three (3) years of hands-on equine experience
• At least one (1) year of formal horseback riding teaching experience
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff volunteers and professionals
• A flexible energetic and resourceful team player with sound judgment and integrity
• Willingness to work additional hours as needed
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle as required for program-related needs (minimum age of 21 and good driving history)

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity inclusion and access for people living with disabilities families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - its an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent your passion and your commitment to help people with disabilities families and the community you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact our HR department at 2010 Crosby Way Winter Park FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531 our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: