Topfield Center is growing! We're looking for part-time CTRIs to help us manage & grow our thriving adaptive/therapeutic lesson program. Instructors at Topfield work together with clients & therapists to develop & deliver curriculum in therapeutic/adaptive riding & ground work programs/lessons. Schedule is flexible, but current primary needs are on Fridays & Saturdays, with opportunity for expansion. We have amazing clients, a beautiful facility, a strong record of service, great leadership, & a fantastic team - Join us! 
 

**We do have a PATH Intl. certification training program - get in touch to learn more!**

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Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Current PATH CTRI certification or ability to obtain

• Strong communication, organizational, & time management skills

• Demonstrable interest in the goals & mission of Topfield Equestrian Center

• Must be able to sustain aerobic activity for 45 consecutive minutes

• Must be able to work in a variety of positions, including but not limited to: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting

• Must be able to tolerate a variety of outdoor conditions, varying turf surfaces, air-conditioned buildings, & fluorescent lights

• Must be able to operate & use equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job

• Exercise common sense & can take initiative to accomplish tasks & make decisions

• Be easy to work with and comfortable as a member of a supportive team, instructors are overseen by our Head Instructor

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Equine Studies

• Strong skills in the saddle

• Nonprofit experience

• Barn management software experience and willingness to utilize

• Experience working with people with many different physical, psychological, and developmental disabilities

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluate program participants

• Instruct private and small group adaptive riding and ground lessons to a wide variety of people

• Develop, update, and maintain safety procedures

• Maintain program documentation and electronic records

• Participate in events

 

Other Duties:

• Consult with administrative and therapeutic staff as needed

• Participate/lead events (birthday parties, events, camps, etc.) & outreach activities as needed

• Other duties as assigned

 

Compensation:​

• Hourly salary depending on experience, potential for growth to Full Time with benefits

• Schedule is flexible, but current primary needs are on Fridays & Saturdays, with opportunity for expansion

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