Horse Riding Assistant
Help our partner stables deliver an exciting riding course!
Oundle & Worth School
Role Overview
Horse Riding Assistants link Exsportise and the contracted stables and instructors. They are responsible for ensuring the agreed programme is delivered successfully and to a high standard. Particular attention must be paid to the students’ safety, welfare and overall course enjoyment. Horse Riding Assistants will support students in all aspects of their daily routine while with us and fall under the Course Assistant category.
(6-12 Course Assistants per venue):
To understand the horse riding programme, as described in all Exsportise literature and ensure that this programme is correctly delivered to a high standard.
To ensure student safety and well-being whilst off-site, including taking responsibility for student discipline.
To provide assistance to the contracted stables.
To ensure that any transport arrangements are made to take students to and from the stables (communicate with Administrators).
To assist with looking after all Exsportise students and their well-being and happiness throughout their stay at camp.
To assist with the evening events programme (and lead activities), which is organised and run by the Events Managers
To supervise students on weekend excursions and assist with student arrivals and departures at airports / Eurostar station
To carry out mealtime supervision, wake-up and bedtime duties on a rota basis
To supervise students during break times
To take camp photos and videos when required (never with own equipment) and assist with creating social media content.
To support the Administrators and Events Managers with administrative duties as well as evening events preparations if required
Help the camp to collate the weekly student feedback
To be an active presence in the boarding houses outside of timetabled sessions (e.g. coaching sessions/ lessons/ evening events).
Work together with all staff to monitor meal times to ensure students are in attendance, eating well, and integrating well with other students.
To help set up / pack up camp as required
To carry out any other reasonable duties
About you
We look for Team Members who are: (Personal Specification & qualifications)
Extensive experience in horse riding and stable management
Team working skills and time management (organisational) skills
Responsible nature and able to set high standards
Good communication skills with people of all levels as well as interpersonal skills
Approachable nature and trustworthy
Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours
Willingness to learn is essential
Enthusiastic and friendly
Professionalism: being of smart appearance appropriate to the role and using appropriate language
Desired: Previous experience in working with children and/or leading events or trips is preferred, and a sporting background to help assist with sports where needed. Pastoral / Welfare experience and first aid qualification desirable
Ways we support our Horse Riding Assistants:
Paid, job-specific training before student arrival (induction programme)
On-going support from Head Office, our Director of Fun and on-site Welfare Manager / Centre Manager - who will have daily check-ins and help you maximise your potential!
Fully paid Enhanced DBS check
CPD and appraisals
Wellbeing initiative - 24/7 Welfare and Medical support
All meals and accommodation included
Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on-site and via phone/email
Safeguarding and prevent training
Supportive team working environment
To Apply
(6-12 Course Assistants per venue):
To understand the horse riding programme, as described in all Exsportise literature and ensure that this programme is correctly delivered to a high standard.
To ensure student safety and well-being whilst off-site, including taking responsibility for student discipline.
To provide assistance to the contracted stables.
To ensure that any transport arrangements are made to take students to and from the stables (communicate with Administrators).
To assist with looking after all Exsportise students and their well-being and happiness throughout their stay at camp.
To assist with the evening events programme (and lead activities), which is organised and run by the Events Managers
To supervise students on weekend excursions and assist with student arrivals and departures at airports / Eurostar station
To carry out mealtime supervision, wake-up and bedtime duties on a rota basis
To supervise students during break times
To take camp photos and videos when required (never with own equipment) and assist with creating social media content.
To support the Administrators and Events Managers with administrative duties as well as evening events preparations if required
Help the camp to collate the weekly student feedback
To be an active presence in the boarding houses outside of timetabled sessions (e.g. coaching sessions/ lessons/ evening events).
Work together with all staff to monitor meal times to ensure students are in attendance, eating well, and integrating well with other students.
To help set up / pack up camp as required
To carry out any other reasonable duties
