The Assistant Coach reports to the Head Coach, the Assistant Coach shares the responsibilities for all aspects of the Riding Program. As well as reporting to the Director of Riding, the Assistant Coach collaborates with the Business Office and Facilities Department in fulfillment of facilities maintenance, program support and planning. A member of the Ranch Management or Riding Department must be on campus at all times in order to manage the herd.
Duties and Responsibilities Include:
Assist in the design, organization and delivery of riding curricula
Personally direct the riding program, providing daily lessons and activities
Regularly review program content to consider new programmatic opportunities
Train horses to be used in the riding program
Assist in scheduling and hosting competitions and shows
Assist in the organization and participation in field trips
Assist with the preparation for grading and end of seasons awards
Assist with horse management and upkeep of facilities
Availability on weekends and holiday to manage the horses
Collaborate with department members to develop an on-going project list
Provide and work with the Director of Riding to assist others to supply the following horse care
Blanket Horses
Order vaccination, worming and feed
Give vaccinations and worming
Supply simple veterinary needs on campus
Organize veterinary, dentist and ferrier visits
Supervise students in cleaning stalls, hauling hay, and hauling water
Assist and collaborate with arena upkeep and management
Collaborate with any program and show set-up
Assist with fencing needs, cleaning around facilities and trash removal
Assist with all areas of hay production
Assist with mowing, dragging arenas, and removal and disposal of manure
Represent FVS and the FVS Riding Program to local community organizations and prospective families; follow-up with contacts to support student recruitment
Provide Interim support / participation as assigned
Collaborate in the organization of Family, Spring Celebration and Alumni Weekend riding activities
Maintain a CPR and First Aid certification
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred
2 years experience working with/riding horses
Previous coaching experience preferred
Ability to work in group settings
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Working Conditions:
Environment: outdoors working with high school students and horses
Physical demands: able to sit and stand and lift up to 80lbs for at least 8 hours per day, occasional after hours, weekend and/or weeknight obligations.
Working relationships: students, parents, outside vendors and all other employees