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We are looking for an accomplished equestrian professional who is ready to lead by example and help our instructors and volunteers do their best work. In this role, you will set the standard for how adaptive riding is taught, mentor a team that is passionate about what happens in the arena, and make sure every rider is met with skill, patience, and possibility. If you are a confident instructor who is just as energized by developing others as by teaching, and you want a leadership role with real purpose, we would love to meet you.\nJob Summary:\nThe Lead Instructor provides leadership and instructional support within the National Ability Center’s Equestrian Program. This position teaches high-quality adaptive riding and equine-assisted lessons while serving as a mentor and resource to instructors and volunteers. The Lead Instructor helps maintain consistent program standards and supports the safe and effective use of horses, equipment, and facilities. Working closely with the Equestrian program leadership, this role ensures lessons are well organized, participants receive individualized instruction, and programming aligns with NAC’s mission, safety standards, and best practices in adaptive horsemanship. This is a full-time, year-round, non-exempt position with benefits. It is based on-site in Park City, Utah and requires regular weekend and after hours work to support programming (programming generally runs Tuesdays through Saturdays). It is not eligible for remote work.\nEssential Duties:\nTeach safe, inclusive, and effective adaptive riding lessons for participants with a variety of abilities and needs.\nDevelop and modify lesson plans based on individual participant goals, abilities, diagnoses, and riding skills.\nIn conjunction with the Equine team, select appropriate horses, tack, adaptive equipment, and lesson activities for each participant.\nProvide instruction in mounted and unmounted equestrian activities as appropriate.\nLead lessons independently and provide support during lessons requiring additional instructors, leaders, or side walkers.\nEvaluate participant progress and provide appropriate feedback to participants and families.\nMaintain a positive, encouraging, and participant-centered learning environment.\nServe as a mentor and resource for instructors and volunteers.\nAssist with onboarding and training new instructors and instructional staff.\nProvide coaching and feedback to instructors to promote consistency and continued professional development.\nHelp establish and maintain consistent lesson standards, instructional practices, and safety procedures.\nAssist with instructor observations, skill development, and training as requested.\nStep into instructional coverage when staffing needs arise.\nProvide continued education to assist in the development of staff to ensure continued quality of programming and engagement of staff. \nAssist with daily care of horses, barn chores, and riding assignments as needed.\nContribute to outreach efforts in fund raising, staff and volunteer events.\nRequirements\nMinimum Qualifications:\nMust be at least 18 years old.\n3+ years of experience in an equestrian program, riding experience and horsemanship skills. \n1+ years of supervisory experience in related fields.\nAbility to ride and school a wide variety of horses (i.e. English, Western, etc.); riding skill proficiency demonstration at a minimum: walk, trot/jog & canter/lope on a variety of horses and disciplines.\nExperience in therapeutic recreation or experience working with people with various disabilities, and open to ongoing learning opportunities that support adaptive thinking and educational growth.\nCurrent First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain.\nValid Driver’s License.\nAbility to pass a pre-employment background check.\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor employment visas or other immigration processes to attain or maintain employment eligibility.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nPATH or CHA certification.\nBachelor’s degree in Equine Science, Therapeutic Recreation, Sports Management, or a related field.\nExperience in adaptive riding instruction.\nKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nDemonstrated leadership experience to be able to lead by example, motivate a team, delegate tasks, and to mentor the Equestrian Instructors at varying levels of proficiency and experience.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced equestrian environment.\nAbility to work cooperatively and independently, showing creativity, communication skill and innovation.\nExcellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize work effectively and efficiently under pressure.\nExceptional communication and interpersonal skills and personality to engage with the participants, families, visitors, co-workers, and donors.\nDemonstrated ability to work productively and collaboratively within multiple departments.\nCommitment to a positive, fun and team-oriented working environment.\nWorking Conditions:\nAbility to lift and maneuver equipment weighing up to 75 lbs. while working around the barn and with the horses.\nAbility to stand for up to 6 hours, walk, and run on uneven surfaces for 2 or more consecutive hours including stooping, bending, and crouching with repetitive hand motions while providing riding instruction or facilitating other equestrian programming.\nAbility to work indoors and outdoors while interacting with the horses in various weather conditions, including extreme weather conditions.\nAbility to work weekends and after-hours to support programming; 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