Hunt Seat Coach
Location
Albion College
Open Date
Aug 05, 2022
Description
Albion College invites applications for the Hunt Seat Instructor/Varsity Coach position. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equity, diversity, and belonging. Responsible for developing and overseeing the hunt seat riding program including teaching lessons, coaching an intercollegiate team, maintaining an appropriate size herd of hunt/dressage horses, and the training and conditioning of horses. In addition, this position will work closely with Admission in recruiting prospective students. This position will assist in the daily operations of the stables and events hosted at the Held Equestrian Center including the recruitment of students. Independent judgment is required to plan, prioritize, and organize a diversified workload with sensitivity and confidentiality. Albion College is an anti-racist institution. The person in this position will actively promote diversity, belonging and equity in all of their interactions with others on campus, especially historically marginalized students, faculty, and staff (e.g., those who are historically under-represented, first-generation, undocumented and DACA, LGBTQ, and BIPOC).
Benefits:
This position is eligible for full benefits including health/dental/vision insurance, retirement, tuition remission, and campus amenities including free on-site fitness facility, free parking, and access to campus events/performances.
FLSA Classification: Salaried / Exempt / Instructional
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Position Duration: 12 months per year
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, or ability to obtain a Bachelor's degree within first two years of employment
- Significant experience in United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) and USEF competitions required
- Experience in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) preferred
- Significant experience in multi-discipline riding as well as horse care required
- Must have a valid, or be eligible to obtain, a Michigan driver’s license and clearing initial and periodic driving record checks; position may require obtaining a CDL
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit an online application including cover letter, resume, diversity statement (a statement on the applicant’s commitment to and experience advancing diversity, equity and inclusion professionally), and contact information for three professional references through Interfolio at: http://apply.interfolio.com/111187
Please contact Randi Heathman (rheathman@albion.edu), Director of the Equestrian Center, for questions about the position or search.
A review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Albion College is a private liberal arts college of approximately 1500 students. It is situated in a culturally diverse community in south-central Michigan within an hour's drive of the University of Michigan, Michigan State University, and Western Michigan University. Albion is dedicated to the highest quality in undergraduate education and committed to diversity as a core institutional value. Albion College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, marital status, or veteran status as protected by law, in all educational programs and activities, admission of students, and conditions of employment. We are especially interested in candidates who will contribute to a campus climate that supports equality and diversity. The College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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