Therapeutic Horseback Riding Instructor (part-time)

Job Description

Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm is a non-profit organization that uses horses and riding instruction to help people with and without disabilities. This job opening is for a multi-faceted instructor to teach horsemanship and life lessons to people with and without disabilities, including grooming, tacking and care of animals, riding techniques appropriate to each rider’s abilities, and proper care and handling of horses on the ground.

Teaching will be conducted as private, semi-private, and group lessons, in half-hour and hour-long sessions, and will be scheduled by management, including space and horse assignments. We are looking for horsemanship-focused individuals who are willing to work with volunteers.

Schedule:

Weekday mornings (5 hours)
Saturdays 8am-5pm

Requirements and qualifications

Applicant must have a current MA Riding Instructors license, or have the interest and ability to pursue a MA license. We are looking for instructors who would be interested in working with people of varied abilities. The job would best be suited for someone with a strong work ethic, a good sense of humor, compassion and enthusiasm for the organization and its mission, and an open mind for new and innovative ways to use horses to help people.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: francescorecchia@ironstonefarm.org

Barn Manager (part-time)

Job Description

Ironstone Farm is looking for an individual to oversee the general care and maintenance of our herd of 32 hard working therapy and recreational ponies. This position is expected to live on property, have adequate equine experience and be able to work on weekends. They will be overseen by our farm manager and program director, and assist them with tasks.

Tasks included and are not limited to:

Feeding hay and grain
Daily turnout
Cleaning stalls
Filling/cleaning water buckets
Assisting with basic farm repairs
Keeping an eye on general well-being of herd (night checks, walk through of property)
Responsible for feed and care of horses in inclement weather conditions and some holidays
Perform basic medical tasks as instructed (Taking temp, administering meds IM, paste, or pill form, walking, blanketing, constant contact with Vet if necessary).
Additional chores with which the Farm Manager might need help

Candidate must be able to work weekend evenings (including night checks), 1-2 day time shifts during the week and cover for others when needed.

Massachusetts Riding Instructor License or interest in Apprenticeship highly encouraged.

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Type: Full-Time with instructor license (20 hours of teaching)

Schedule:

Evening shifts (8 hours)
Weekday day shift (4-5 hour)
Holidays
Snow & rain storms
Weekend availability

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

Barn/farm experience of 3 years (preferred)
Tractor and farm machinery experience

License/Certification:

Massachusetts Riding Instructor license or interest in apprenticeship (preferred)
Drivers license (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location and must live on site

Requirements and qualifications

Applicant must have a current Mass. Riding Instructors license, or have the interest and ability to pursue a MA license. We are looking for applicants who would be interested in working with people of varied abilities. The job would best be suited for someone with a strong work ethic, a good sense of humor, compassion and enthusiasm for the organization and its mission, and an open mind for new and innovative ways to use horses to help people.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to: francescorecchia@ironstonefarm.org