Level 1 RDA riding coach

This very busy & personalised Riding for the Disabled Centre is seeking an outstanding new coach to join our small & enthusiastic team servicing the Alice Springs and surrounding Central Australian areas in providing horse riding and horse husbandry lessons to participants, training and organisation of volunteers, and the maintenance of RDA horses and equipment to a variety of clients.
To work with other members of the team in providing consummate & personalised coaching services for private and group lessons for children & adults of all standards as well as associated riding & administration activities – all to the highest of industry and professional standards.
This includes:
• Positive relationship development with all students, and if applicable, their parents or carers.
• The taking of private and a wide range of group lessons while always being passionate about the results and the enjoyment of your students.
• Being available for daytime, after school & evening lessons or activities.
• Managing & taking responsibility for junior & adult equestrian competitions.
• School Holiday Camp planning, development & management.
• Developing & driving further opportunities for growth at all levels of the business, including customer satisfaction.
• Actively developing & growing your list of coaching clients.
Job Status – Full Time (40 hours per week)
Start Date – Immediate start for the right candidate.
Salary Package – A base salary with a genuine incentive bonus scheme commensurate with candidate experience is offered for this position. Hours & Leave – paid annual leave, sick leave etc are negotiable as part of the salary package.

Only applicants with a clean record in all aspects of working with children will be considered.
Applicants must be willing to undergo a police check. References will be required.



• Passionate & enthusiastic about equestrian coaching & the development of all your students and horses.
• Sincere enjoyment in working with people, including children and people with disabilities.
• True self-starter with a warm and open personality.
• The capacity to be an outstanding member of a small & passionate team.
• Open to learning new techniques & teaching strategies as part of a progressive team constantly striving nfor industry best practice in a rapidly changing field.
• Great communicator with all age groups.
• Very organised & always punctual.
• Enjoys taking responsibility for planning & running events and seeking new opportunities.
• Is able to finish late on weekdays & work Saturday morning – all according to scheduled hours. May also be required for occasional Sundays.


• Level 1 NCIAS, RDA Coaching Qualifications (or related equivalent) preferred or willing to obtain qualifications
• Minimum 6 months coaching with proven success.
• Experience with coaching all ages & working with beginners through to advanced level.
• Professional rider experience highly considered although not essential.
• Ability and experience with working with disabled clients highly considered although not essential. On the job training can be provided by our level one coach.
• Current First Aid Certificate or willing to obtain.