Ref: JL123165

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is keen on promoting the equestrian sport and has funded the establishment of four riding schools. Various equestrian activities are held in the schools to promote the sport, including group training classes, horse hiring, taking a horse at livery, visits and competitions. After strict assessment, these schools are the only riding venues recognized by the British Horse Society in Hong Kong.

 

The Equestrian Affairs Department aims to fulfil the Club’s vision to promote riding as a sport and raise participation at all levels, from beginner through to elite. The Beas River Equestrian Centre, being the largest in Hong Kong, houses over 250 horses and provides world class facilities including a riding school, livery yard, competition centre, rehabilitation and retraining unit, as well as a spelling unit for Hong Kong’s racehorses.

 

The Performance Dressage Coach reports to the Senior Manager, Equestrian, delivering specialist dressage coaching and schooling of members’ and Clubs’ horses at the Beas River Equestrian Centre.

 

Duties:

• Provide high quality dressage coaching to livery clients and more experienced riding school clients
• School retired racehorses and import livery horses as requested by members
• Coach fellow staff members to improve their knowledge and skill of schooling horses on the flat
• Maintain accurate and efficient records to ensure effective monitoring of lessons and associated billing to clients
• Work with the Senior Manager, Equestrian, Equestrian Affairs Department to develop programs to encourage more participation in dressage in Hong Kong
• Assist in the assessment of retired racehorses and advise the Retraining Unit where required
• Select suitable horses for development for use in the discipline of dressage and actively assist in their production
• Work with the Senior Manager, Equestrian, Equestrian Affairs Department to develop and execute youth programmes to develop talented youngsters in dressage
• Act as a member of the BREC Show Committee and actively contribute to the management of all horse shows scheduled at BREC including HKEF competitions
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management

Requirements:

• Should be an experienced dressage rider who has competed to at least Prix St George level
• Should be an experienced dressage coach, ideally with relevant equestrian coaching qualifications, BHS Qualifications (Performance Coach BHSI) or equivalent
• Should be flexible and experienced at coaching riders of all levels from introductory to advanced
• Have an expert 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 advantageous
• Fluent speaker of English; good understanding of Cantonese will be an advantage

Benefits:

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

• Substantial monthly salary related to qualifications and experience
• Low level of Taxation in HK
• Comfortable & Furnished Flat on-site 2 bedrooms
• Relocation passage 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)
• Personnel Development Program (PDP)
• Contract renewable if both parties agree
• HK has no VAT
• Metro Station accessible in 8min by taxi, direct line to HK Island (Admiralty-Central)