Head Equine Therapy Instructor

**Requirements**

Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) Intermediate Instructor Certificate or equivalent.

Ability to mentor the Assistant Instructor.

Commitment to working in a team environment.

Strong interpersonal skills, including a passion for working with children and adults of all abilities.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize work in a sometimes chaotic environment.

Ability to communicate our goals and requirements to parents/caregivers, volunteers and community.

Satisfactory Criminal Record check.

Current first aid certificate.

**Responsibilities**:
Conducts riding classes ensuring the safety of all clients, staff, volunteers and horses.

Evaluates client progress weekly.

Assesses, with other staff, new riders for the Private and Adult Riding classes.

Works with staff to match horses, riders and volunteers, and provides this information to relevant staff in a timely manner each week.

Works with staff to continually monitor performance of horses in the program and assess their ability to perform, mentally and physically.

Maintains current First Aid certification.

Follows PRTRA’s Policies, Procedures and Practices.

Actively participates in making the PRTRA environment healthy and safe for all individuals on site.

**Additional Details**

PRTRA is a non-profit organization. Our purpose is to provide therapy in an encouraging, fun, safe environment for our riders weekly. Therapeutic Riding has long been recognized as a very effective therapy for people with disabilities, providing physical, psychological, social and educational benefits to all those who participate. We operate from mid-September to mid-June following the school calendar taking breaks during Spring Break and Christmas.

Powell River is located on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. Visit tourism - Coastal by Nature to find out more about our community.

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $23.00-$27.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Current COVID vaccination required. We follow current guidelines set by Health Authority.

Ability to commute/relocate:

- POWELL RIVER, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- teaching: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: One location