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At Circle Creek Therapy, everyone has a part to play in the care we give our kids. From the front desk to the therapy room to the billing office—every role matters. We’re a family-owned pediatric therapy clinic in Auburn, WA offering speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral health services. The work we do is meaningful, challenging, and deeply personal—and we do it together. We believe in supporting our team as much as we support our patients. That means private treatment spaces, monthly reflective consultation, therapy aide support, protected admin time, designated workspaces, and a leadership team that listens and shows up. Every position at Circle Creek is part of the bigger picture—and every person here helps us change lives. If you’re looking for a place where your work has real impact and your team has your back, you might’ve just found your people.

Part-Time Therapeutic Riding Instructor

Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding

Pay: $25.00/hour

Schedule: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays; hours vary based on rider enrollment and scheduled lessons.

About Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding

Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities through equine-assisted services. We create a welcoming, supportive environment where participants build confidence, strength, communication, and independence through meaningful interactions with horses.

Position Summary

Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and enthusiastic Therapeutic Riding Instructor to provide safe, engaging adaptive riding lessons for individuals with a variety of physical, cognitive, developmental, and emotional needs.

This is a part-time position with hours determined by participant enrollment and scheduled lessons. Weekly hours may vary as the program grows.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach adaptive horseback riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities.
• Ensure the safety of participants, volunteers, horses, and staff at all times.
• Direct and support volunteers during lessons.
• Match horses appropriately to riders based on abilities and goals.
• Maintain accurate lesson notes and participant progress.
• Assist with horse preparation before and after lessons.
• Communicate professionally with families, caregivers, volunteers, and staff.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming barn environment.
• Participate in occasional special events and program activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience with horses, riding, and safe horse handling required.
• Experience teaching horseback riding or therapeutic riding preferred.
• Comfortable working with individuals with disabilities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work independently.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Current First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain.
• PATH Intl. certification preferred but not required. Training opportunities may be available for the right candidate.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay of $25/hour for instructional and assigned program hours.
• A supportive, mission-driven team.
• Meaningful work making a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities.
• Flexible part-time schedule based on program needs, rider enrollment, and scheduled lessons.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a growing therapeutic riding program.

To Apply

If you have a heart for horses and a passion for helping others thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your resume and a brief introduction sharing your horse experience, teaching background, and interest in joining the Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding team