Job Posting: PRDA Instruction Coordinator

FULL-TIME POSITION (Monday – Friday)

Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities is the largest therapeutic horseback riding and equestrian facility in BC, housing 16 therapy horses. We are a small staff team of dedicated individuals that are passionate about helping our clients reach their individual goals. 

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Instruction Coordinator to work Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm (may vary from time to time). Wage is commensurate with experience. 

Duties include:

• Teaching approximately 3 – 4 hours a day.

• Hiring, training, and supervising Part-Time Instructors.

• Recruitment and training of the horses in the program.

• Coordination and scheduling of classes and instructors.

• Maintain an up-to-date rider waitlist and assess new riders for the program.

• Liaise with therapists, parents, and guardians regarding new rider entry.

• Hold instructors’ meetings once per session or as needed.

• Oversee maintenance of all rider and instructor files.

• Other duties as required.

Must be physically fit to perform the duties of this position.

Ideal candidates will hold a certification in therapeutic riding from either CanTRA, PATH, or another accredited organization, such as Equestrian Canada, and have experience teaching groups of up to 4 riders. Other certifications may be considered if in conjunction with suitable teaching experience. If you would like to join our dedicated team of horses, staff, and volunteers, please submit your resume with a cover letter to: 

Michelle Ingall, Executive Director, PRDA: 1088 208th St., Langley, BC V2Z 1T4 

mingall@prda.ca  Phone: 604-530-8717 fax: 604-530-8617

Posting will close Friday, April 21 at 5:00 pm. 

We thank all applicants, however, only those short-listed for an interview will be contacted.