Ref: JL132103

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. It oversees the management of four equestrian centres, including the Member’s facility at the Beas River Country Club and three public riding schools in Hong Kong.

The Equestrian Coach will report to the Senior Equestrian Coach. He/She will be responsible for, but not exclusively, the duties listed below, working 48 hours per week on a roster basis in public riding schools.

Job Duties:

Deliver quality services to customers

• Conduct Riding Lessons and organise equestrian activities for riders, ensuring excellent quality service

Enhance riding establishment safety standards

• Follow company safety directives, observe & promote safety guidelines & initiatives
• Regularly school livery and BRRS horses and ponies to maintain good behaviour and well being
• Review & examine tack to ensure safety & optimum fit for horses

Support Head of School Line with:

• Management of BRRS horses and ponies
• Planning , implementation and recording weekly schooling & training plans for BRRS horses
• Allocation of BRRS horse, utilisation for lessons to ensure horse welfare and best practise is followed
• Ensure the best welfare and well-being of horses and ponies by cooperating with Equestrian Supervisors, EA’s, riders, instructors
• Follow instructions from professional staff
• Communicate information to fellow instructors, EA’s as necessary
• Provide feedback to professional staff & management

Requirements:

• The job holder must have acquired BHS Qualifications Level 4 Senior Coach (Stage 4) or equivalent with a minimum of 9 years relevant work experience
• Candidates acquired BHS Stage 3 Complete or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience will be considered as an Equestrian Coach
• Should be flexible and experienced at coaching riders of all ages and levels from introductory to medium levels
• Have a 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
• 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 holds 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:

• Substantial monthly salary related to qualifications and experience
• Low level of Taxation in HK
• Comfortable & Furnished Studio Flat on-site
• 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