Job Details

Position:
Horseback Riding Instructor / Horse Trainer in Colorado

Company:
Denver Equestrians Riding School – Littleton, CO , USA

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Job Description:

Job description:

We're looking for a qualified Riding Instructor / Horse Trainer to join our team!

Location: Denver, Colorado
Job Type: Part-Time, Full-Time

Love horses? Love helping people? This is your dream job.

We’re a busy, well-loved riding school and training facility seeking a Part-Time or Full-Time Riding Instructor who is passionate, organized, and excited to work in a fast-paced environment where horses, people, and purpose come together.

If you’re someone who lights up a room, keeps things running like clockwork, and thrives around both people and animals—you’ll fit right in.

What Makes This Job Special:

• Work around horses—some of the world’s most beautiful and inspiring animals—every single day.
• Help new riders and families get started on their equestrian journey.
• Enjoy paid time off, flexible hours, and a supportive team environment.
• Be part of something meaningful—this is more than just a job, its a lifestyle~!

Responsibilities:

• Teach horseback riding lessons
• Help with basic barn chores / duties, special events and projects
• Tack and untack horses
• School our amazing lesson horses
• Organize schooling shows
• Friendly, upbeat, positive attitude
• Organized, responsible, detailed, reliable and fun loving
• Kind, accountable, trainable, coachable, open minded, and customer service oriented
• Opportunity for 1 boarded horse
• Job Type: Part-Time, Full-time

Requirements:

• Previous experience with riding instruction, teaching and horse training is required
• Friendly, patient, and professional communication skills
• Strong organization and time management
• Comfortable working evenings and weekends

Perks:

• Horseback Riding Lessons
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Work with a friendly, horse-loving team in a beautiful setting

Ready to Join Us?

Meet the needs of students with a wide variety of riding experience, from first-time youth riders through advanced jumping lessons (up to 2'6). We have a large clientele of youth / beginner riders, so instructors with limited jumping experience are also encouraged to apply!

Qualified instructors should have a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience and a sound knowledge of horse care. Instructors involved in or having completed college degree programs or certification programs (such as those offered by the BHS, USHJA, USDF, ARIA, CHA, etc.) are especially encouraged to apply.

Are you professional, friendly and punctual? Do you have a personal dedication to educating riders at all levels, and commitment to self-improvement? Do you enjoy a team-first environment?

Apply now and tell us why you’d be a great fit! We can’t wait to meet you.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Describe in detail your experience with horses and teaching horseback riding lessons, your riding disciplines, competitions, years in training, etc.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Horses: 4 years (Required)
• Children: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Equine: 5 years (Required)
• Teaching: 4 years (Preferred)

Location:

• Littleton, CO 80123 (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Littleton, CO 80123 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Littleton, CO 80123: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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Contact Information

Corinne Lettau
Phone: 720-730-9645
Fax: NA
ride@denverequestrians.com