We are looking for a qualified and experienced part time coach to join our team.

We are interested in candidates who are enthusiastic and enjoy providing safe, fun & progressive lessons for our riders. We provide a structured workplace, which focuses on quality, progressing young people and making an impact.

Our yard is BHS & AIRE approved. Facilities include:

70 x 30m indoor arena

70 x 30m outdoor arena

Cross country schooling area

Sensory trail

Yard classroom

Canteen.

This role does not typically involve mucking out, tacking or untacking.

Candidates interested in applying must have up to date Garda Vetting, Safeguarding 1 & First Aid.

We operate six days per week Monday - Saturday, we are closed Sundays & Bank Holidays.

Please apply in writing to yardmanager@cherryorchard.ie or phone (01) 6209160 and ask to speak to the Yard manager.

Cherry Orchard Equine Centre is an equal opportunities employer.

A panel will be created from which we will fill future instructor vacancies.

We offer:

Permanent position in a BHS & AIRE approved yard.

Training towards BHS assessments if desired & grant aid towards the cost of exams.

Opportunity to complete Therapeutic Riding Coach training and achieve Therapeutic Coach qualification. The cost of this will be covered by the Centre.

Opportunities to learn the administrative side of equestrian centre, including online booking system.

First Aid & Safeguarding training is provided and paid for by the Centre .

Meals are provided while on duty free of charge.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Discounted arena hire rates.

Statutory annual leave and bank holiday pay, extensive sick leave, two paid concession days (Good Friday & Christmas Eve).