Path Intl. Premier Accredited Equine Center
OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE
The JoyRide Team is the engine behind “making the impossible possible” for our clients. The staff is a caring group invested in the success of the clients and horses, and they use the highest levels of professionalism in their work. Riding instructors are certified through PATH Intl. as Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructors (CTRI). Our day program instructors come from a variety of backgrounds, and provide high quality instruction to all their clients.
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STAFF POSITIONS
We currently have openings for the following positions:
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Prep Day Program Manager
Support JoyRide Center’s mission and values by developing and implementing a high-quality, safe, and effective Day program for adults with disabilities, focusing on providing essential life and vocational education. This is a full-time exempt position.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in education or related field
Certification: Current or prior certification
Other: First Aid and CPR certification, Food Handler License
Experience:
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Experience instructing groups of individuals with disabilities.
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Experience in a leadership role with professionals and paraprofessionals.
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Experience in developing curriculum, benchmark testing, and creating functional, integrated lesson plans for students with disabilities.
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Preferred experience includes non-profit experience, program management, budgeting, outdoor learning, gardening, and craft production.
Major Responsibilities:
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Create and implement day-to-day plans and activities for JRC Prep clients consistent with the program's mission.
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Maintain a safe, productive, and joyful environment at all times.
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Communicate the needs and progress of individual clients with families.
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Maintain accurate records for JRC Prep’s annual budget and grants.
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Work with the Development Manager to determine funding options for JRC Prep’s needs.
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Communicate progress and needs of program to board members and other stakeholders as needed
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Attend staff meetings, stakeholder and fund-raising events.
To apply please email your resume to carrie@joyridecenter.org
Physical Therapist: (for complete details click here)
Support JoyRide Center’s mission and values by supporting the Equine Programs Manager in maintaining, and implementing a physical therapy program for qualifying JoyRide Center clients.
Qualifications:
Education: Appropriate masters level degree as a Physical Therapist or higher
Licensure: Texas Physical Therapy License required
Certification: American Hippotherapy Association Registered level preferred
Certified by PATH Intl as a Certified, Advanced or Master level therapeutic riding instructor preferred
Current 1st aid and CPR certification
Experience:
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Minimum of 1-year experience providing physical therapy services, ideally in pediatrics preferred
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Experience providing physical therapy services that utilizes equine movement preferred
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Experience teaching therapeutic riding services preferred
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Experience working in a team setting including clients and their families, other instructors, therapists, administrative personnel, volunteers, and donors
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Experienced horse person preferred
Special Knowledge and Skills:
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Able to ride at an advanced beginner level (walk, trot) preferred
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Understand and recognize the special requirements and training needs of horses used in therapeutic riding
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Familiarity with a variety of disabilities and their relationship with the movement of a horse
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