Ref: JL135409

Job Description

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has played a major role in the development of equestrian sport in Hong Kong establishing 3 public riding schools and the Beas River Equestrian Centre (BREC).

BREC is the largest riding facility in Hong Kong, with stabling for 257 horses. It offers world class facilities including a riding school, livery yard, competition centre, and retired racehorse retraining unit. The Beas River Riding School (BRRS) is a BHS approved centre providing services to HKJC members and other permitted users, offering the most extensive range of equestrian facilities in Hong Kong.

As a Senior Equestrian Coach, you will play a key role in developing our coaching programme, supporting riders from beginner to elite levels. You will be instrumental in lesson planning, staff mentorship, and competition preparation, supporting rider progression in a safe and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver quality coaching services to customers

• Provide excellent coaching services to members (adults and children) including private and group ridden lessons, stable management and simulator based sessions.
• Lesson planning and competition preparation
• Develop youth programmes for identifying and developing talent
• Training and mentorship of staff and students training for BHS assessments

Support day to day operations

• Planning and implementation of weekly schooling & training plans for BRRS horses and ponies
• Allocation of BRRS horse and ponies for lessons, monitoring utilisation to ensure horse welfare
• Regular communication with the coaching team and stable staff to ensure appropriate management of horses and ponies.
• Daily interaction with vets and farriers
• Schooling of BRRS and livery horses and ponies to maintain physical well-being and positive behaviours

Minimum Requirements

• The job holder must have acquired BHS Stage 4 Complete with a minimum of 9 years proven work experience
• Candidates with BHS Stage 3 Complete with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience may be considered for an Equestrian Coach role
• Experience of coaching riders of all ages and levels from introductory to medium levels, individual and groups
• Knowledge of training methods for schooling a variety of horses both under saddle and from the ground; previous experience of working with thoroughbreds would be an advantage
• Preferably a fluent speaker of English; some understanding of Cantonese will be an advantage but not essential
• Have knowledge of child protection and safeguarding protocols and hold a current background check
• be a holder of first aid certificate

Benefits

An attractive package based on a 2 years contract, 6 days/week/48h including:

• Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
• Low level of taxation in HK
• Comfortable & furnished flat on-site 2 bedrooms
• Relocation package and reimbursement allowance
• Discretionary annual performance bonus subject to performances
• 15 days annual leave per annum + 17 Public Holidays
• Standard Mandatory Provident Fund (Pension Scheme)
• Medical insurance
• Annual allowance for Protective Personal Equipment (PPE)