Rda Coaching/Groom Role

A rewarding, enjoyable role for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced person. Working with a small team of coaches/grooms and lots of volunteers. An interest in RDA is vital although coaching training can be given. Ideally the applicant will have BHS Level 2 or equivalent and be keen to coach RDA riders of all levels. Experience is more important than qualifications if you are the right person for us.You will be involved in training and organising new volunteers along with increasing rider numbers.Plenty of schooling/hacking etc of all horses and ponies for the right applicant.5 day week with one day working at the weekend. 8am - 5.30pm.Sorry no pets or dogs to accompany.This is a fun and rewarding working environment - sense of humour is essential along with a real can do attitude.Further RDA training is available.

Requirements

The applicant needs to be RDA Coach/BHS L2 or equivalent with some coaching experience. Must enjoy coaching all levels and have an interest in RDA - Training can be given. A good rider to keep all horses fit, healthy and well schooled with a variety of work to include hacking, schooling, jumping and getting them out to shows with our disabled riders.Able to take work in a team and alone as required. We have small staff numbers and a really good team of volunteers.Whilst this is a horsey job it is very people centred so you must be willing to get stuck in and help motivate and keep our volunteers interested, safe and productive.

Required Key Skills

• Riding
• Driving license
• First-Aid
• Equine First-Aid
• Schooling
• Lunging
• Bandaging
• Plaiting
• Clipping
• Teaching
• Trim/Pull
• Sole Charge
• Exercising
• People Skills

Required Expertise

• Dressage
• Riding School
• Working with children
• Working with the disabled

Accommodation

OptionalSingle person only. Shared kitchen, living and bathroom.No pets.

Job Benefits

Further training availableTravel to competitionsAmazing horses to look after in a friendly and efficient team environmentPenniwells RDA is a registered charity totally reliant on volunteer support - Part of your role will be working closely with riders and volunteers so good communication and people skills are required.

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