General Manager & Lead Instructor – Riding Academy (Woodinville, WA)

Legacy Hunters & Jumpers is seeking an experienced instructor to lead and grow one of the Seattle area’s largest and longest running Hunter/Jumper lesson programs. Our USHJA Recognized Riding Academy is designed to give the aspiring equestrian a solid foundation in hunter/jumper riding to help them achieve their goals – whether that’s competing at a high level or riding for leisure. Legacy maintains a herd of safe and high-quality lesson horses and 20+ regular students. This position would be responsible for maintaining exemplary care of Legacy’s lesson horses and instruction of all Riding Academy students.

Responsibilities:

  • Managing instructional programming and skill development for Riding Academy students at the beginner to intermediate levels

  • Fostering a safe and fun environment for Riding Academy students & support staff

  • Overseeing training, care, and maintenance for a minimum of five (5) lesson horses

  • Responsible for all Riding Academy scheduling, billing, and client communications

  • Develop and maintain Riding Academy student recruiting and retention strategy

  • Maintaining upkeep and inventory of Riding Academy equipment & supplies

  • Supervising & training barn aisle support staff (working students)

  • Riding Training Program client horses as assigned

  • Supporting organizing and communication for barn events (On-site “Fun Shows,” holiday party, etc.)

  • Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • English riding and teaching experience, preferably with a Hunter/Jumper emphasis

  • Strong background and knowledge of horse care & training

  • Client facing or customer service experience is a plus

  • Strong written & verbal communication skills

Salary & Benefits:

  • Salary range: $37,000 - $40,000/year + bonuses dependent on experience

  • Employer paid medical + vision insurance, employee paid dental insurance also available

  • Board + Training for one (1) horse

  • Housing optional

  • Educational opportunities (additional lessons, clinics, etc.) as available

Please send resumes to trainer@legacyhuntersjumpers.com. Please note this is a non-travelling position.

Part-Time Barn Operations Coordinator (Woodinville, WA)

Legacy Hunters & Jumpers is seeking Part-Time Barn Management Coordinators to assist with one of the Seattle area’s largest and longest running Hunter/Jumper lesson programs. Our USHJA Recognized Riding Academy is designed to give the aspiring equestrian a solid foundation in hunter/jumper riding to help them achieve their goals – whether that’s competing at a high level or riding for leisure. Legacy maintains a herd of safe and high-quality lesson horses and 20+ regular students. This position would be responsible for maintaining barn operations during Riding Academy lessons.

Responsibilities:

  • Supervising Riding Academy students while grooming & tacking up horses

  • Fostering and maintaining a safe environment for riding Academy students while on the ground

  • Teaching new students the ropes of grooming, horse care, and tacking up

  • Maintaining barn aisle cleanliness and organization of equipment & supplies

  • Assisting with horse care as needed (feeding, turnout, therapeutic maintenance)

  • Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Equestrian & horse handling experience required

  • Strong verbal communication skills

  • Client facing or customer service experience is a plus

  • Age 16+

  • Reliable transportation required

Salary: $18/hour

Hours: 10-20 per week

 This is a part-time non-exempt position. Multiple shifts available on both week days and weekends. Please send resumes to trainer@legacyhuntersjumpers.com.