Equestrian Senior Coach

Gleneagles Hotel, PH3 1NF, Auchterarder

**Come and join us...**

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- One of Scotland’s finest and most iconic 5-star hotels and country estates, we are currently seeking an experienced, confident and enthusiastic,
**Equestrian Senior Coach** to join our Equestrian team.
- We’re a small and close-knit team with a passion for all thing’s horses We take huge pride and care in everything we do and love nothing more than sharing our knowledge and expertise with our guests and clients. Working closely together with great communication skills makes us one of the most outstanding equestrian schools in the country. Our work is very demanding physically and outside in all weathers; rain, hail or shine, we’re up with the larks ensuring our horses receive the highest possible standard of care and compassion.
- As an inclusive employer, we’re also open to having a conversation with you around flexible working.
- Location; Auchterarder, just off the A9. Gleneagles is also within easy reach of a number of Scottish towns and cities: Edinburgh City Centre (1hr), Glasgow or Dundee (50mins), Stirling and Perth (25mins).
- We’re proud to pay the Real Living Wage for every role across the estate.

**Here's a bit more detail on what we see you doing in this role**:

- Deputising for Equestrian School Manager and Assistant Manager, confidently taking charge of the day to day running of our Equestrian School
- Providing lessons of all Olympic disciplines at every level to our guests, always in a fun, educational and safe manner; you’ll also assist with the running of the school’s competitions
- Taking out hacks and ensuring our guests have a wonderful equestrian experience whilst enjoying the beautiful Scottish Countryside
- Carrying out the full range of stable duties with huge pride and intricate care; proactively reporting any injuries, or unusual behaviours from our horses or ponies
- Ensuring our horses and ponies are fully ready for lessons, making sure every element of their preparation is perfect
- Turning in and out; ensuring our horses experience the maximum benefits to their health, happiness and stimulation
- Providing a warm, welcome presence and informed point of contact for our livery owners and visitors to the stable yard
- Interacting with our guests, always warm, professional, helpful and doing everything you can to exceed their expectations; playing your part in making their stay with us 5 star in every way

**The kind of person we're looking for**:

- You already hold your BHS stage 4 qualification and you’re passionate about coaching all levels of riders
- Experienced in working in a busy riding school, you’re naturally outgoing, you love to talk with guests and clients; sharing your knowledge, answering their questions and professionally dealing with, and resolving, any concerns
- Highly motivated and possessing an immense sense of pride in your work; you're passionate about delivering the high standards for our guests in line with the Gleneagles brand
- You have a positive “can do” attitude to solving problems in a professional and courteous manner
- A strong team player with great communication skills and an enthusiastic approach; you're well organised and punctual with an eagle eye for detail
- You want to be part of a team that works hard, supports each other and above all has fun along the way

**What’s in it for you**:

- As well as a competitive salary of £25400 annum, as a member of the Gleneagles team, you will also enjoy a fantastic range of perks, benefits and rewards including:

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Time to let your hair down**:

- 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) that increases with service
- Seasonal parties and local social events
- 50% discount on Food & Beverage, Country Pursuits, Spa and Hair Salon (Mon-Thurs) and the Golf Driving Range
- Golf Membership (with access to all 3 championship courses) for £50.00 per annum
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Treats in your pocket**:

- Personal membership to Perkbox, an employee perk platform offering a huge variety of retail discounts, a free Café Nero each week, and a cinema ticket each month, with our compliments.
- Free ‘pay day’ lunch and monthly drinks offers
- A generous ‘refer a friend’ scheme
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Be our guest**:

- DIY Livery for 1 horse at a yard close by
- Stay with us as a guest at Gleneagles for 2 nights per year at £65.00 per room B&B per night
- Friends & Family rate of £95.00 B&B per night
- Make a holiday of it with Hoxton Hotels in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, NY, Chicago and LA for just £45 per room, per night
- Subsidised, single occupancy, en-suite accommodation available on our estate
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Investment in your development and wellbeing**:

- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and confidential advice for you and your family when you need it most
- Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training qualifications and programmes
- Internal career o