Ref: JL136369

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.

The (Junior) Equestrian Coach will report to the Senior Manager Equestrian.  He/She will be responsible for, but not exclusively, the duties listed below.

• Deliver quality services to BREC members
  • organise and conduct equestrian coaching activities for members, ensuring excellent quality service
  • school and exercise livery horses according to members’ requests & instruction
  • support members with training sessions and preparation for competitions
  • prepare competition horses for members to participate in competitions
• Management & development of competition horses
  • assist the Performance Coaches to plan and execute individualised exercise, training and competition programs to produce, develop & maintain competition horses
  • undertake and record daily exercise and training of the horses both under saddle and from the ground, on the flat and over jumps
  • effectively manage the routine and diet of competition horses to maintain good behaviour and physical and mental well being
  • compete horses in BREC events to educate and develop their competitive careers before passing to members
  • review & examine tack to ensure cleanliness, safety & optimum fit for horses
• Support the Senior Manager Equestrian and BRRS operations
  • ensure the best welfare and well-being of horses and ponies by working cooperatively with Vets, Farriers, Equestrian Supervisors, Equestrian Assistants and Coaches
  • promote client participation in BREC events and livery ownership
  • support & adhere to HKJC and EAD management policies & procedures
• Complete administration tasks
  • attend weekly coach meetings
  • support the administration team to provide timely and efficient services to members
  • submit horse allocations in accordance with the lesson planning schedule
  • submit incident reports within 12 hours of such event
  • maintain accurate weekly exercise records & lesson attendance records
• Undertake any other duties as assigned by Senior Manager, Equestrian or their approved delegates

Minimum Requirements

• Qualified BHS Stage 2 Complete (Junior position), BHS Stage 3 Complete (Equestrian Coach position) or equivalent and relevant experience in equestrian industry
• Competent rider with experience in handling and riding challenging/young horses
• Knowledge of training methods for re-schooling horses both under saddle and from the ground
• Experience of working with thoroughbreds / race horses
•  A team player able to work on own initiative
• A holder of a 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)