Therapeutic Coach (Equestrian)

Full-Time and Part-Time vacancies

Job Description

Therapeutic Coach (Equestrian)

Festina Lente Mission Statement

The mission of Festina Lente is to provide a range of integrated training, occupational, learning and employment opportunities to people with disabilities. These services are provided through equestrianism, horticulture, and community-based activities with an emphasis on choice, personal development, and progression. The services are provided through the following:

• Equestrian Training Programme
• Transition Training Programme
• Festina Lente Riding School
• Equine Assisted Learning
• Equine Facilitated Education Programme
• Therapeutic Riding Service
• Saol Anois Day Service
• Festina Lente Gardens

Festina Lente was established in 1988 and over the years has developed a wide range of equestrian related activities to people of all ages, from diverse backgrounds and with a variety of learning styles. Central to this is the role of the horse and its’ capacity to facilitate each person in their preferred activity or programme.

Job Title: Therapeutic Coach (Equestrian)
Reporting to: Equestrian Centre Manager
Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer

Main purpose:

To provide equine assisted sessions to children, teenagers and adults with a disability through a combination of Therapeutic Riding & Equine Assisted Activities

Location of the position: Old Connaught Avenue, Bray, Co. Wicklow.

Job descriptions attached below.

HOW TO APPLY

Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 6th October 2024

Please Note:

The Interview will consist of two parts: The formal and first part of the interview will consist of a panel interview and the second part will be a practical assessment of your horsemanship skills/coaching and therapeutic coaching skills. The profile of the riders will be forwarded to you in advance.

Both parts are likely to take approximately 1 ½ hours

Please dress appropriately for the coaching session. This clothing will be acceptable for the formal interview also.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only applications received on the relevant application form will be considered. Applicants who do not fulfil the criteria as specified will not be considered.

Selection will involve short listing of applicants for interview based on the criteria for the position as outlined in this job description.

FESTINA LENTE CHILD PROTECTION POLICY / GARDA VETTING / MANDATORY DECLARATION

Garda Vetting for all employees and volunteers is compulsory and those candidates invited for interview will be asked to complete a Garda Vetting procedure online.

A file may be formed for future vacancies.

Festina Lente is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes suitably qualified applicants from all sections of society