Yard Assistant/Trainee InstructorWest Sussex
The Job
- Job No:
- 22283
- Status:
- Expired
- Title:
- Yard Assistant/Trainee Instructor
- Type:
- Groom-Competition, Groom-General, Groom-Hunt, Groom-Ride/Leading, Groom-Stud
- Work type:
- Full Time
- Salary:
- £11,000 to £15,000
- Min. education:
- Previous experience handling and riding horses
- Live In:
- Bring own horse:
- Training available:
- Posted:
- 27 Jan 12
- Updated:
- 16 Feb 12
The Yard
- Yard No:
- 287235
- Name:
- Lavant House Stables
- Location:
- Chichester, West Sussex
- Website
- Type:
- Breeding/Foaling, Conditioning/Handling, Dressage, Eventing, Livery, Riding School, Show Jumping, Stud, Training
Job Description
To join our enthusiastic team, consistently working to the highest standards to provide the very best of care to horse and client alike. Five day week on a set rota with weekend working being essential as this is our busiest time. You will carry out a wide variety of general yard duties which will include escorting rides and assisting clients, both adult and child alike. The aim is to gain extensive knowledge in the workplace whilst training towards professional qualifications to enable you to become a qualified riding instructor and competing is encouraged to produce an all-round equestrian education. However please note that we require a full-time, productive member of our team and this is not a training role.
Requirements
Enjoy working with children and genuinely like helping others. Passionate about horse welfare as well as being a reliable team player and ambition to improve self. You will also need to be a non-smoker in robust health with previous on-hands experience with horses. Also essential will be good references from previous employers/tutors. CRB checks are carried out on all successful applicants.
Required Skills
Riding; Exercising.
Required Expertise
Livery; Riding School; Working with children.
Accommodation
There is no accommodation available - please do not apply unless you have local accommodation.
Benefits
You will be encouraged to take advantage of our ongoing personal and professional development programmes which includes weekly training towards BHS exams by a BHSI and a BHS Fellow. Exams paid for along with other related expenses. Clothing allowance. Opportunities to compete in all disciplines plus hunt using business horses and transport.
The Facility
BHS & ABRS Approved Riding School and one of the largest Pony Club Centres in GB.
Sixty horses mostly living out and receiving a very high standard of care. Extensive training facilities constantly being improved. All staff receive weekly professional and personal development training, being encouraged to improve and succeed. Training and exams paid for, five day week, pension scheme, clothing allowance, etc.
Small stud breeding own Spanish horses.
Senior staff have successfully competed in all affiliated disciplines on top quality horses owned by the business, mostly securing annual sponsorship from our appreciative client base.
An innovative and forward-thinking business that is always improving which is simply miles ahead in its field.