Horse Riding Instructor/coach and Equine Lead

4 months ago

Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Full time

This is an exciting role for someone who enjoys working with young people with a diverse set of needs. We are looking for a qualified Coach, who is energetic, confident and knowledgeable in working with and looking after both horses and young people.

The farm facilitate a range of equine learning activities, including riding. We have young people at a diverse range of riding experiences and needs. You need to be an empathic, tolerant and multi-skilled coach, experienced with managing a group with different needs, wishes and skills.

This role is about providing current staff and young people with training, supervision and guidance to learn all things equine, and have oversight of the horses. You will need to meet the qualification criteria of BHS qualified level 3 coach, AI or equivalent. You will be teaching young people with a diverse set of needs, who are anywhere from beginners to committed skilled/developing riders. There are currently horse experienced staff in the team who will be under your guidance as we together develop the equine learning element of the provision.

**Riding Coach and Equine Lead**

**Job Requirement**

The role holder will have responsibility for Equine learning programmes and oversee the care plan for all equines with Elysian, and Westland Farm. You will also provide support to all Elysian provision in the management of the Equine learning programmes and Equine care.

This role includes working with complex needs and behaviours, including emotional, social, behavioural, learning and mental health needs. The role holder will support children and young people to progress their Equine learning in the best possible way in accordance with their ascertained needs, their wishes, feelings and ambitions. The role holder will manage and train a range of support staff as part of the wider senior team at Elysian, along with sharing expertise and working together in an integrated way to ensure the children and young people have a seamless and consistent bespoke package of care and learning that ensures progression.

**Experience and Qualifications needed**:

- BHS level 3 Coaching Qualification is Essential (previously called AI).
- Degree or higher education in a relevant field or extensive experience working with vulnerable children and young people would be beneficial.
- At least 5 years’ experience of direct client work.
- Experience of SEND education setting is beneficial.
- Experience of working with Emotional Social and Behavioural Difficulties is preferred.
- Sound knowledge of Safeguarding and good professional boundaries is essential.

**Additional Skills needed**:

- Ability to project a positive public image of self and the organisation whilst exhibiting a culture of outstanding service and high ethical standards.
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in spoken and written English is essential
- Capable of establishing and maintaining constructive interpersonal relationships within the organisation.
- Demonstrated experience of working within a multi-disciplinary and/or diverse environment.
- Accomplished expertise in equine care and management.

**Overview of role**
- Overseeing all Equine care and activities across Elysian, with a particular focus on the Westland farm site.
- Supporting young people to undertake educational and therapeutic activities with Equines.
- Training and supporting all Elysian staff to support the equine learning, activities and structures programmes.
- Provide informal and formal assessment of new young people, and formulating goals, individualised for each young person. Undertake riding and equine assessments of children, young people and staff.
- Maintain any records necessary for the evaluation of service needs and efficiency and ensure that documentation is clear, accurate and in compliance with legal requirements.
- Maintain records and documents to ensure compliance with the Riding Establishment licence (if applicable), BHS (if applicable) Department for Education and general Health and Safety.
- Undertake research relevant to the work as needed.
- Maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality at all times.
- Prepare and deliver structured Equine Learning sessions for groups and individuals, including workshops and creating, organising and delivering learning plans/lessons and risk assessments where applicable.
- Provide coaching and training for learners, junior or new staff.
- Provide supervision of staff, apprentices and/or volunteers.
- Oversee and undertake general liaison with young people, their carers/parents and relevant professionals within and outside the organisation with regards to general progress reporting and follow up.
- Contribute to the overall promotion activities of the organisation.
- Contribute to the overall ethos and aims of the organisations and general team agenda, which may include ensuring animals are healthy, happy and looked after, and/or developmental or maintenance tasks as part of a current or ongoin

  • Full-time Deputy Equine Lead

    3 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Mane Chance Sanctuary Full time

    **About the position** - This is a live in role with accommodation on site at the Sanctuary. The accommodation consists of a large double room with private en-suite bathroom and a shared kitchen. Parking is available on site. The house is shared by just two members of staff. - A monthly amount of £300 is charged for all utilities including council tax,...

  • Equine Groom

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Full time

    **EXPERIENCED GROOM WANTED** We are looking for an experienced groom to join us on our farm. Our groom would need to support the care of the horses and ponies who live here, to train youngsters and/or rescue horses or horses in rehab. The role involves performing day to day tasks associated with the care, rehab, exercise and training of equines, and...

  • Equine Groom

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Full time

    **EXPERIENCED GROOM WANTED** We are looking for an experienced groom to join us on our farm. Our groom would need to support the care of the horses and ponies who live here, to train youngsters and/or rescue horses or horses in rehab. The role involves performing day to day tasks associated with the care, rehab, exercise and training of equines, and...

  • Equine Trainer and Rider

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Intervention Full time

    **EXPERIENCED RIDER/HORSE TRAINER** We are looking for an experienced rider to join us on our farm. We are looking for a part time or full time rider/horse trainer to join our team. The role involves performing day to day tasks associated with the care, rehab, exercise and training of equines. **GENERAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Being a leader and...

  • Equine Trainer and Rider

    3 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Therapy and Learning CIC Full time

    **EXPERIENCED RIDER/HORSE TRAINER** We are looking for an experienced rider to join us on our farm. We are looking for a part time or full time rider/horse trainer to join our team. The role involves performing day to day tasks associated with the care, rehab, exercise and training of equines. **GENERAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES** Being a leader and...

  • Equine Specialist Sen Teaching Assistant

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Full time

    **Equine Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant** Are you an experienced TA who has also got a keen interest in horses, and the positive impact they can have on young people’s development? Interested in working creatively to facilitate and develop learning, outside in a farm environment? We are looking for an individual who is confident in the field of...

  • Equine Specialist Sen Teaching Assistant

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Full time

    **Equine Specialist SEN Teaching Assistant** Are you an experienced TA who has also got a keen interest in horses, and the positive impact they can have on young people’s development? Interested in working creatively to facilitate and develop learning, outside in a farm environment? We are looking for an individual who is confident in the field of...

  • Senior Equine Event Groom Apprentice

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom KEITS Training Services Ltd Full time

    A fantastic position has become available at one of Surrey's best livery and event yards. We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our team. These is a great working atmosphere with good hours and flexible time off as well as opportunities to learn and develop within the industry. Duties will include but not limited to; - stable and field...

  • Farm Based Sen Teaching Assistant

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Full time

    Are you an experienced TA/Tutor, who has also got a keen interest in the positive impact horses and/or animals can have on young people’s development? Interested in working creatively to facilitate and develop learning, outside in a farm environment? We are looking for an individual who is confident in the field of working with young people, and with...

  • Teaching Assistant

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Full time

    Are you an experienced TA/Tutor, who has also got a keen interest in the positive impact horses and/or animals can have on young people’s development? Interested in working creatively to facilitate and develop learning, outside in a farm environment? We are looking for an individual who is confident in the field of working with young people, and with...

  • Animal / Equine Assisted Registered Therapist -week

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Full time

    Job description This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced therapist who understands the complexities of children and young people's needs and the meaningful input equine and other animals can have in our personal development and recovery. Actual animal or horse experience is not essential, however this would be strongly beneficial. We are looking...

  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Full time

    Are you an experienced and resilient TA interested in working creatively to facilitate and develop learning, outside in a farm environment? We are looking for individuals who is confident in the field of working with young people, and with animals (no animal expertise needed). You will need to enjoy being outside throughout the year, together with a team of...

  • Higher Level Teaching Assistant

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Elysian Animal Assisted Interventions Full time

    Are you an experienced and resilient TA interested in working creatively to facilitate and develop learning, outside in a farm environment? We are looking for individuals who is confident in the field of working with young people, and with animals (no animal expertise needed). You will need to enjoy being outside throughout the year, together with a team of...

  • Swimming Instructor

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Sports Generation Full time

    Swimming Instructor - DorkingWe are now recruiting Swimming Coaches for NEW HOURS! Sports Generation is an expanding swimming business based in and around the Dorking area.Coaches will be self-employed at a starting hourly rate from £25 to £29 per hour.Sports Generation has been created to provide high-quality coaching to all clients. The basic principle...

  • Swimming Instructor

    4 months ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom Sports Generation Full time

    Swimming Instructor - DorkingWe are now recruiting Swimming Coaches for NEW HOURS! Sports Generation is an expanding swimming business based in and around the Dorking area.Coaches will be self-employed at a starting hourly rate from £25 to £29 per hour.Sports Generation has been created to provide high-quality coaching to all clients. The basic principle...

  • Cycling Instructor

    4 days ago

    Guildford, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    The starting salary for this position is £16.39 per hour (£14.26 per hour, plus £2.13 per hour annual leave allowance). Would you like a job where you see the people you are helping make progress in a short space of time? Would you like to work with dedicated colleagues? Would you like to work in your local area? Interested in...

  • Swimming Coach

    5 days ago

    Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Sports Generation Full time

    Swimming Coach OpportunityWe are seeking experienced Swimming Coaches to join our team at Sports Generation, an expanding swimming business based in the Dorking area.As a Swimming Coach, you will be self-employed and work on a flexible hourly rate from £25 to £29 per hour.Our coaching philosophy focuses on building confidence and developing skills to...

  • Swimming Coach

    4 days ago

    Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Sports Generation Full time

    Swimming Coach OpportunityWe are seeking experienced Swimming Coaches to join our team at Sports Generation, an expanding swimming business based in the Dorking area.As a Swimming Coach, you will be self-employed and work on a flexible hourly rate from £25 to £29 per hour.Our coaching philosophy focuses on building confidence and developing skills to...

  • Swimming Coach

    3 days ago

    Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Sports Generation Full time

    Swimming Coach OpportunityWe are seeking experienced Swimming Coaches to join our team at Sports Generation, an expanding swimming business based in the Dorking area.Coaches will be self-employed at a competitive hourly rate from £25 to £29 per hour.Our coaching philosophy focuses on building confidence and developing skills to maximize potential and...

  • Swimming Coach

    2 days ago

    Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Sports Generation Full time

    Swimming Coach OpportunityWe are seeking experienced Swimming Coaches to join our team at Sports Generation, an expanding swimming business based in the Dorking area.Coaches will be self-employed at a competitive hourly rate from £25 to £29 per hour.Our coaching philosophy focuses on building confidence and developing skills to maximize potential and...