Riding Instructor

Dana Hall School seeks candidates for the position of Riding Instructor. The individual in this position will be accountable for:

• Providing daily instruction of riding lessons, including the teaching of hunt seat equitation and general horsemanship principles and skills, assisting with lesson scheduling, and horse preparation/schooling/riding
• Planning and teaching riding workshops and assignments, tracking attendance, as well as writing grades and comments
• Organizing and overseeing the student intern program, including logistics, scheduling and intern workshops
• Coaching the AEL team and coordinating all team logistics
• Assisting with staffing and oversight of Equestrian Summer Programs
• Assisting the Director with barn duties, as needed, including various office/administrative duties, limited stall mucking, veterinary care, routine school horse upkeep, clipping, mane pulling, feeding, blanketing, and closing the barn after lessons
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Director

Successful candidates will be energetic, collaborative and a role model for students, as well as an active team player with fellow staff and instructors. They will also possess excellent social, written and oral communication skills; an ability to multi-task and consistently meet deadlines; the flexibility to manage multiple, and often, competing priorities; excellent organizational skills with a keen attention to detail; excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to genuinely connect with students and families; and an understanding that the safety and well-being of the students and horses is paramount.

Candidates should have experience teaching lessons and riding, as well as a demonstrated deep knowledge of proper horsemanship. Candidates are required to have a Massachusetts Riding Instructor’s License and must have availability during the week and on Saturdays.

This is a 12-month, full-time position reporting to the Director of the Karen Stives '68 Equestrian Center. Salary range is $27-$31 per hour.

Dana Hall seeks candidates who have demonstrated experience and commitment to community building, nurturing a culture of belonging, equitable and inclusive practices, and collaborative solutions to complex challenges.