Job Details

Please send resume and cover letter to: HR@cloverleafequine.org.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.cloverleafequine.org.

Purpose:

Support the Program Director with client and program related tasks while overseeing the day-to-day operation of specific programs or projects within the organization.

Responsibilities:

Programs

• Facilitates planning and executing one-day programs
• Assists with coordinating clients, horses and instructors for sessions
• Assists with development of current and new programs
• Assists with launching new and maintaining existing community programs and partnerships
• Helps facilitate continuing education for instructors and therapists
• Supports instructors and therapists as needed
• Maintains appropriate records for clients and sessions
• Coordinates collecting and organizing program statistics
• Assists with accreditation and maintenance of PATH Int’l Standards
• Assists with learning and educating team on new and existing technology
• Support the volunteer coordinator with weekend volunteer needs

Clients

• Updates clients and client families regarding registration announcements
• Updates clients and client families regarding session scheduling and conflicts
• Plans and executes annual horse show for clients
• Manages the client waitlist and communicates with clients when slots are available
• Facilitates Open House tours for prospective clients
• Assists with initial client evaluations and registration process

Instruction

• Safely and professionally conducts private, semi-private, and group horseback riding lessons
• Works as part of a team to deliver excellence in instruction and celebrates progress and independence of clients
• Always ensures that horses are treated in a kind and humane manner that promotes optimal physical and psychological well-being
• Ensures correct tack fit and placement
• Mindful of the safety of all equines and people for the duration of the session
• Prepares appropriate lesson plans based on client riding skills, social level, and amount of volunteer support
• Completes weekly progress notes for each client
• Maintains all records such as timesheets, horse usage, incident reports, etc.
• Communicates effectively with staff and volunteers regarding any needs for lessons
• Adherences to all PATH Standards and Cloverleaf’s policies and procedures
• Maintains PATH CTRI certification and completes required continuing education
• Maintains First-Aid/ CPR certification

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills

• Ability to interface, engage and motivate diverse volunteer and client groups
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest level of professionalism
• Strong computer skills (MS Office, spreadsheets, database, et al)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
• Ability to work in a team environment
• High attention to detail
• Adaptable and flexible in a busy environment
• Strong horsemanship and riding skills
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Able to bend, twist, and lift to facilitate rider mounts and dismounts
• Able to stand for 3+ hours
• Able to work in all weather conditions

Desired Skills

• PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree or commensurate experience

Cloverleaf Equine Center, a 501(c)(3) organization, provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic under applicable law.