Topfield Center is growing! We're looking for part-time CTRI's to help us manage & grow our thriving adaptive/therapeutic lesson program. Instructors at Topfield work together with clients & therapists to develop & deliver curriculum in therapeutic/adaptive riding & ground work programs/lessons. Schedule is flexible, but current primary needs are on Fridays & Saturdays, with opportunity for expansion. *We have amazing clients, a beautiful facility, a strong record of service, great leadership, & a fantastic team - Join us! *

Job Requirements:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Current PATH CTRI certification or ability to renew
• Strong communication, organizational, & time management skills
• Demonstrable interest in the goals & mission of Topfield Equestrian Center
• Must be able to sustain aerobic activity for 45 consecutive minutes
• Must be able to work in a variety of positions, including but not limited to: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting
• Must be able to tolerate a variety of outdoor conditions, varying turf surfaces, air-conditioned buildings, & fluorescent lights
• Must be able to operate & use equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job
• Exercise common sense & can take initiative to accomplish tasks & make decisions
• Be easy to work with and comfortable as a member of a supportive team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Equine Studies
• Strong skills in the saddle
• Nonprofit experience
• Barn management software experience and willingness to utilize
• Experience working with people with many different physical, psychological, and developmental disabilities

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Instruct private and small group adaptive riding and ground lessons to a wide variety of people
2. Participate in events (birthday parties, events, camps, etc.) & outreach activities as needed

Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor at any level of experience, with any specialty, will be considered.

Top of the line completely accessible facility with wheelchair lift, heated barn, beautiful indoor and outdoor arenas, sensory trail.

We are a small, supportive non-profit that has been providing meaningful support to people with disabilities since 2006. Meaningful work at a top-quality facility in a beautiful setting close to NYC.