Horse Riding Coaches
About this opportunity
The following work scope applies to all volunteers at RDA:
- Assist with preparation of horses for riding, including catching, cleaning, brushing.
- Lead horses in a safe manner to ensure the safety of acutely disabled clients and our volunteers.
- Ability to train as a Coach, which takes 2 years.
- Walk beside the horses as instructed, ensuring the safety of the clients, and in the case of an emergency to help dismount and care for them.
- General duties as required, including clearing the paddocks of manure, cleaning tack, raking and maintaining paths.
- All volunteers are required to be physically fit and will be required to walk for at least 1 hour per riding session. We only operate on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings school term times only.
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination . Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *. Working with Children Check *.
Must be physically fit. Experience in handling horses would be an advantage.
Working with Children certificate and Police Clearance are mandatory and payable by Agency.
COVID -19 VACCINATION PROOF REQUIRED
* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required
Tuesday and Wednesday am/pm during school term
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- People Learning English
- People with disability
- Skilled Volunteers
- Disability Support
- Working with Animals
On the job
ReimbursementTea and coffee supplied