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Assistant Trainer and Rider - North Carolina

Durham, NC 27705

Posted: 08/16/2024 Industry: Hunter/Jumper Job Number: 139 Pay Rate: $ 40000.00 - $ 50000.00

Job Description

About the Facility:
Situated on 35 acres between UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke, the 25-30 horse facility is a family-friendly show barn with a strong emphasis on community involvement through planned social activities, show schedule, equestrian outings, and clinics. Offering amenities like a temperature-controlled members lounge, heated wash stall, and lighted arena, the horses and humans live a luxurious lifestyle at this top notch facility.

Job Description:
We are looking for an assistant trainer and rider who is comfortable riding and teaching up to the 3' level in hunters/jumpers and equitation. Additionally, you will be riding a wide variety of horses and ponies to keep them fit and in work when not being ridden by the students(children through adults) of this program. This program thrives on the local show and after school market, so being open to a wide variety of skill levels is important. Experience with everything from green ponies to the quirky training rides to experienced imported show horses is important. Our ideal candidate will emulate two words: realistic and ambitious. We want to develop a young professional through the ranks and set them up for a great career in the equine sport. Housing, pets, equines, and families can be accommodated on a case by case basis. Salary is DOE, but is far above the national average for a local lesson barn assistant role, plus as much ride time and free lessons as you desire!

FIVE DAY WORK WEEK, BONUSES, AND PTO! Imagine, two days off.. wow! 

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:
- Capable Rider through the 3' Level (Riding Videos Required)
- Experience Teaching Children through Adults to the 3' Level
- Skilled in Barn Management and Team Communication
- Realistic and Ambitious
- Dependable and Looking for Long Term Match

Bonus but Not Required:
- Pony Sized
- B or C Rated USHJA Show Experience through the 3'
- 4H/FFA/Pony Club/IEA/IHSA Experience

Benefits:
- FIVE DAY WORK WEEK
- 40,000 - 50,000 Salary
- Bonuses
- Housing or Board can be Accommodated
- PTO
- Head Trainer with Big Goals and Very Motivational
- Ownership that wants to grow and develop their team, horses, and clients
- Loaded Client Pool with a Waitlist
- Beloved Lesson and Lease Horses

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