Equestrian Program Lesson Lead

OVERVIEW
Under limited supervision, the Lesson Program Lead supports the daily operations, organization, and success of the equestrian lesson program. This role serves as a working lead, assisting with teaching lessons, lesson scheduling, instructor and lesson assistant coordination, student communication, and overall program administration while helping ensure a safe, professional, and positive experience for participants, families, horses, and staff. The ideal candidate is organized, customer-focused, knowledgeable in equestrian programming, and comfortable taking initiative to support instructors, students, and program operations.

KEY FUNCTIONS

• Teach safe and successful riding and horsemanship lessons to students with a variety of age and skill levels
• Assist in coordinating lesson schedules for instructors, lesson assistants, students, and horses.
• Serve as the designated person responsible for filling instructor and lesson assistant shifts as needed
• Assist with student scheduling changes and lesson placement
• Maintain accurate records including waiver tracking and student/parent information spreadsheets
• Ensure consistency and quality in lesson program operations
• Serve as a point of contact for instructors and lesson assistants during assigned shifts
• Help coordinate daily lesson activities to ensure efficient program operations
• Support onboarding and training of new instructors and lesson assistants, modeling proper procedures and safety practices
• Monitor lesson quality and provide feedback to staff to maintain consistency and a positive participant experience
• Assist with planning and execution of camps, clinics, horse shows, demonstrations, and special events
• Ensure lesson areas, tack rooms, arenas, and program spaces remain organized, safe, and presentable
• Assess situations and take appropriate action, escalating concerns to leadership as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

THE LSC WAY
Our Culture is a top priority. As part of our commitment to culture, we have written a number of ‘Fundamentals’ called The LSC Way that are traits we value in our daily activities. The fundamentals that are critically important to this position are:

• Pay Attention to Details
• Listen to Understand
• Be a Lifelong Learner
• Honor your Commitments
• Look Ahead and Anticipate

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Knowledge of equestrian lesson program operations
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with students, families, volunteers, and staff
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain calm and professional while resolving scheduling conflicts or participant concerns
• Ability to work a variety of shifts including weekends, evenings, and holidays

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or/ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Degree in equestrian management preferred or other relevant field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training; will train
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Some physical requirements could be endurance-related, including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, and extensive horse riding. Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment and activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate participant activities/programs. Ability to push/pull/lift up to 50lbs; exposure to inconsistent weather conditions such as sun, heat, or rain and animals such as bugs and snakes, etc.