Description
We’re looking for a proactive leader to manage and enhance our Community Riding Program. The CRP Coordinator oversees program logistics, rider engagement, scheduling, and instructional quality while contributing to equitation teaching and facility operations. This role plays a key part in strengthening community partnerships and advancing the educational mission of the Equestrian Center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Community Riding Program Coordination (60%)
- Coordinate all components of the Community Riding Program (CRP), including participant intake, scheduling, records management, and adherence to program policies.
- Teach up to 20 one-hour CRP lessons per week during active program periods.
- Develop and implement lesson plans for CRP, summer camps, clinics, and other public-facing riding education opportunities.
- Maintain regular, timely, and professional communication with CRP families and community participants.
- Support marketing, communication, and public outreach for CRP, camps, and special events.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for CRP inquiries and program information.
Instruction & Educational Support (20%)
- Teach up to 4 equitation (EQT) classes per year, as assigned, across any rider level.
- Assist with instructional activities for camps, clinics, and other equine education programs.
- Contribute to course discussions, assessment processes, and refinement of equine instructional practices.
- Support student learning experiences that integrate equine handling, horse selection/evaluation, safety practices, and foundational stable skills.
Facility & Staff Support (20%)
- Assist with training student workers in safe horse handling, tack use, and daily barn routines, under the direction of the Equestrian Center Coordinator.
- Assist with arena preparation, fence checks and minor repairs, and basic equipment operation to support facility expectations.
- Assist in monitoring and reporting equine health concerns; support implementation of treatment plans as instructed by Equestrian Center Coordinator.
- Assist with identifying and onboarding new horses by participating in evaluations and completing assigned acclimation tasks.
- Assist with administrative and operational tasks including billing support, supply ordering, and purchasing coordination.
- Support admissions tours, visitor engagement, and prospective family inquiries as a secondary program representative.
COMPETENCIES:
- Program Coordination: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage scheduling, participant intake, recordkeeping, and policy compliance for a multi-faceted community riding program.
- Instructional Excellence: Demonstrated ability to teach riding lessons across skill levels, develop structured lesson plans, and deliver safe, engaging, and progressive learning experiences.
- Community Engagement: Ability to build positive relationships with riders, families, and community participants while serving as a professional and welcoming primary point of contact.
- Communication Skills: Clear, timely, and professional written and verbal communication, including responsiveness to inquiries and support of outreach and marketing efforts.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Works effectively with Equestrian Center leadership, faculty, staff, and student workers to support instructional programming and facility operations.
- Equine Safety & Welfare: Knowledge of safe horse handling practices, basic equine health monitoring, and risk management principles to ensure rider and horse safety.
- Operational Support: Ability to assist with administrative coordination, billing processes, supply management, and basic facility and equipment oversight.
- Professionalism & Reliability: Demonstrates sound judgment, accountability, and composure in a dynamic, public-facing equestrian environment.
POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:
- This is a full-time, exempt position aligned with the College’s standard 40-hour workweek.
- Work schedules may vary based on departmental and institutional needs. Flexibility is essential, and employees may be asked to adjust their schedule to meet operational needs.
- Exempt employees are expected to work the hours necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support College events, trainings, or time-sensitive responsibilities.
TRAVEL:
- Travel is infrequent and limited to occasional local events or program needs.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies or related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional horse care experience.
- Demonstrated riding proficiency and experience teaching in equine education settings.
- Demonstrated experience teaching community and intermediate-level riders.
An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
Working at Wilson College
At Wilson College, we value our employees and are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Full-time, on-site employees enjoy:
- Robust Health Benefits: Including medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus college-paid basic life and long-term disability insurance.
- Spending Account Options: Access to employee-funded Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for both healthcare and dependent care needs.
- Retirement Planning: A Defined Contribution Retirement Plan with TIAA to help you plan for the future.
- Educational Benefits: Tuition remission for employees and their families for undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs, as well as access to Tuition Exchange scholarships through a national consortium of colleges.
Wilson fosters a supportive, collegial work environment that prioritizes work-life balance. Employees benefit from:
- Flexible dining options and free access to our on-campus fitness center.
- An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support and resources.
As a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit employer, Wilson College employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
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