Riding Instructor

**Equine Groom at Calvert Exmoor Equestrian Centre**

**Calvert People**

Our business is all about people and as such our staff are super important to us. We have crafters, book worms, mountain bikers, cooks, runners, gamers, movie buffs, dancers and everything in-between. Family people, single people, couples and happy and caring people. Whilst working and training with us you can be guaranteed to find individuals with similar interests and make friends for life.

**The Role of Groom**

Our stables team are dynamic, customer-focused leaders. As a Calvert Exmoor staff member, you will be part of a fun, supportive team and will strive toward excellence.

Riding Instructors are required to deliver a professional level of instruction to all participants. Riding Instructors are responsible for managing the order of lessons and sharing the work load evenly on each horse as well as keeping up to date with CPD and staying current in the equine industry.

**Key responsibilities**
- Supervise and lead activities in accordance with NGB and Health and Safety Guidelines
- To be responsible for safety checks, maintenance, training and general upkeep of the stables
- Horse welfare and care
- To ensure the stables team are acting within their training at all times, and flag up any additional training needed to ensure safe activity provision
- Assist the Yard manager and Stables Supervisor with activity sign offs, observations, and training records
- Assist in the organisation and development of events, lessons and courses in the stables
- Assist in training new staff, volunteers and apprentices
- To work together with other members of the Activities Team to lead and co-ordinate day-to-day activities
- Proactive in sourcing and seeking out own development and training
- Actively support and encourage other departments
- To uphold the core values of Calvert Exmoor Equine Centre and Calvert Exmoor
- To act in accordance with Calvert Exmoor Equine Centre and Calvert Exmoor policies and operations

**About You**

Essential
- Hold your BHS Stage 2 coach or equivalent. Alternatively, happy to complete the teaching element of the qualification over the winter if you already hold the Stage 2 Care Ride Lunge.
- Passionate about working with and looking after horses
- Passionate about working with a variety of people with disabilities
- Able to work manage group sessions
- An approachable, professional and positive role model
- A pro-active and efficient team player
- Passionate about working with people
- Show initiative and be solution-based
- Well presented, punctual and approachable
- Use clear and appropriate language
- Good time keeping and flexible in your approach
- Happy to be out and about working in all weathers and on your feet for most of the day

Desirable
- Experience or knowledge of working with people with disabilities
- Experience of working in an equine centre

Requirements for the post
- Available to cover weekends
- You must have your own means of transport due to our location
- To be over 18 years of age

**Some Amazing Benefits**

As well as the chance to become part of an incredibly inspiring organisation and a great team, we can offer passionate people like you several benefits including:

- Speedy response to all applicants
- Site visit and some time with the team in the stables as part of the interview process to see who we are and what we’re about
- Accommodation can be provided
- A collaborative and friendly work environment
- Working in an environment that actively promotes personal development
- Free on-site parking
- Death in service benefit
- Beautiful location
- Plus, the chance to make a real difference in the work you do

**What we do**

We are Calvert Exmoor; a registered charity providing stimulating, exciting and accessible breaks and activities for children, adults, families and groups with disabilities. We take a unique and person-centred approach to assist our guests along their journey to a more confident and empowered self, with our specially adapted centre and amazing staff team providing an inclusive attitude and atmosphere for all. At Calvert Exmoor, we prove that It’s what you CAN do that counts

Calvert Exmoor Equine Centre (CEEC) is a professional riding establishments with the aim of delivering equitation to people of all abilities. We work closely with the centre to provide accessible horse experience sessions for all to enjoy.

**Location**

Situated at the edge of Wistlandpound Reservoir, among beautiful pine forests and rippling streams, our fully accessible centre offers high quality facilities and professionally adaptive accommodation, all nestled within the rolling hills of Devon’s Exmoor National Park.

**Our Hiring Process**

You’ve found this ad and it’s piqued your interest and you tick the relevant boxes, what’s next
- We’ll be in touch to let you know the next steps

Job type: Full-time 37.5 hours per week average

Start date: On or around Monday 19th Au