Certification in CPR and First Aid is required, or the candidate must be willing to obtain it.
Three to five years of previous horse experience is required.
Previous experience working with students with disabilities is required.
Ability to work in a multiethnic and multicultural learning environment is required.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, is required.
Ability to prioritize tasks based on performance goals is required.
Problem-solving and time management skills are required.
A valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
Reliable transportation is required.
Willingness to perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor is required.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear is required.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods on uneven footing is required.
Ability to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl is occasionally required.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds is occasionally required.
Close, distance, and peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus are required.
Responsibilities
Plan and lead safe, effective therapeutic riding lessons in accordance with PATH Intl. standards.
Assess participant needs and develop lesson plans.
Supervise volunteers and ensure horse welfare while maintaining a positive, supportive environment.
Collaborate with staff and families to support participant goals and foster horsemanship skills, confidence, and independence.
Facilitate therapeutic riding services for ECL clients according to a pre-planned lesson plan, ensuring timely, efficient, and impactful classes.
Oversee preparation and cleanup for each lesson.
Review and maintain accurate rider records according to standards.
Utilize horses under the direction of the Program Manager and Arena Programming Coordinator.
Report horse-related issues to the Herd and Barn Coordinator as soon as possible.
Assist in maintaining orderly stalls, barns, equipment, and arena using proper cleaning protocols.
Maintain a supportive, friendly, and encouraging environment for staff, students, volunteers, and parents or guardians.
Direct lesson volunteers respectfully before, during, and after lessons, and empower them to provide the best possible participant experience.
Maintain an environment conducive to the safety of volunteers, students, staff, and horses.
Be familiar with First Aid and emergency procedures for horses and guests.
Attend staff meetings, ECL functions, fundraisers, and trainings as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
A college degree is preferred.
Salary Range: 20 to 20 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-hour-wage)
The Lansing School District serves over 10,000 PreK-12 students across 25 school buildings in the increasingly diverse urban community of Lansing, MI. We are unique compared to other districts because of the wide variety of exciting and innovative educational options from which families and staff members can choose. All of Lansing School District’s team members are dedicated to our mission to provide an excellent education to all students in a safe and nurturing environment.
In Pursuit of This Mission, we are looking to hire a PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. This individual will be responsible for planning and leading safe, effective therapeutic riding lessons in accordance with PATH Intl. standards. The role includes assessing participant needs, developing lesson plans, supervising volunteers, ensuring horse welfare, and maintaining a positive, supportive environment. The instructor will work collaboratively with staff and families to support participant goals while fostering horsemanship skills, confidence, and independence.
Qualifications
High school diploma required, college degree preferred;
PATH Intl. CTRI Certification required;
Certified in CPR and First Aid (or willing to obtain);
3 to 5 years of previous horse experience required;
Previous experience with students with disabilities required;
Demonstrated ability to work in multiethnic and multicultural learning environment;
Proven ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing;
Proven ability to prioritize tasks based on performance goals;
Excellent problem-solving and time management skills;
Reliable, dependable, and self-starter with a growth mindset;
Valid driver’s license and good driving record required;
Reliable transportation; and
Willingness to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Job Responsibilities
Facilitate therapeutic riding services for ECL clients following a pre-planned lesson plan to ensure timely, efficient, and impactful classes;
Oversee preparation and clean up of each lesson;
Review and maintain accurate rider records according to standards;
Utilize horses under the direction of the Program Manager and Arena Programming Coordinator;
Report any issues with horses to the Herd and Barn Coordinator as soon as possible;
Assist in maintaining orderly stalls, barns, equipment, and arena following proper cleaning protocols;
Maintain a supportive, friendly and encouraging environment to staff, students, volunteers, parents/guardians;
Direct lesson volunteers in a positive, respectful manner before, during, and after lessons. Empower volunteers to provide the best possible experience for the participant;
Maintain an environment conducive to volunteer, student, staff, and horse safety;
Be familiar with First Aid/emergency procedures for horses and guests;
Attend staff meetings, ECL functions, fundraisers, and trainings as appropriate;
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, talk, and hear;
Standing and walking for long periods of time in uneven footing;
Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl;
Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds;
Regularly required to use close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision. Must also have the ability to adjust focus.
At Lansing School District, we champion diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We foster a rich environment for professional growth and student experiences by valuing diverse perspectives. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite passionate individuals dedicated to educational excellence to apply for our positions.
We value internal mobility and list "Strong Internal Candidate" when considering an internal candidate before posting a job. We still encourage all candidates to apply.
Complete the attached online application at your earliest convenience. If selected, we will contact you to set up an interview. While we strive to provide prompt feedback, the high volume of applicants may limit our ability to do so. All of our jobs will be posted for at least 10 days (unless otherwise noted), but we will review applications on a rolling basis.
External candidates interested in multiple positions within the same department need only apply to one posting and can indicate other roles of interest in the final question. We will consider your application for various roles based on your qualifications.
Internal candidates should apply using their SSO email address and submit separate applications for each role of interest.
Thank you for your interest in joining our mission-driven team. We look forward to meeting you!
This job description is intended to outline the general responsibilities and qualifications for the position. It is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the Lansing School District reserves the right to modify job responsibilities as needed. Due to the evolving needs of the District, additional job responsibilities may be assigned (depending on funding sources).