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Recreation Assistant (Riding Instructor)

U.S. Air Force Academy · Department of the Air Force
📍 Air Force Academy, Colorado 💰 $20 – $20/hr

Job Summary

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Equestrian Center, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does not include benefits.

Major Duties

Provides horseback riding lessons and instruction to groups of adults and/or children, or to individual adults or children. Instruct summer camps, including developing camp programs, activities and scheduling. Works independently contacting clients, scheduling riding lessons, and providing information to clients on the riding lesson program. Instructs patrons on rules and procedures for safe riding, horse handling, and horsemanship. Works as a team with fellow staff and management regarding horse schedules and arena usage for activities and events. Use a computer-based program to schedule and ring up sales following proper cash handling procedures. Utilizes computer and written logbooks for scheduling horses and lessons, as well as maintaining riding lesson package logs and customer wait-list. Assists with working with potential and current USAFA horses, both on the ground and under saddle reports routine horse work status to management including completing horse evaluation forms. Notifies management in a timely manner of any observed physical or behavioral changes in USAFA EQC horses and assists as needed with medical treatment of horses per veterinary and management guidance. Assists with horse tack equipment, maintenance and care, including tack recommendations and proper fitting to horses. May accompany or guide various recreation horse riding trips and events. Assists with working special events and programs on and off base. Provides input to management for horsemanship program growth and development. Assists with ideas and scheduling educational clinics for volunteers, staff, and patrons. Provides input and assistance in developing and maintaining equine safety standards for the EQC horse program, including providing guidance on safe riding and horse handling to patrons, volunteers, and staff. Drives vehicles and trailers as assigned. May assist other staff members in caring for horses to include feeding, watering, and cleaning. Performs other related duties as assigned If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13034387

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contact

10SVS.NAFHRO@us.af.mil

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government

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