Ref: JL141122

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.

Job Description

The Manager, Riding School reports to the Senior Manager, Beas River Riding School.  He/She will be responsible for, but not exclusively, the duties listed below, 6 days a week.

1. Member & Client Services

• Deliver riding lessons, schooling sessions, and equestrian activities for HKJC Members, guests, and BREC clients.
• Resolve riding class or livery issues, support administration, and manage Riding School Shows.

2. Safety & Welfare

• Enforce HKJC and British Horse Society (BHS) safety standards.
• Ensure horse welfare, tack/equipment safety, and conduct heat stress assessments.
• Participate in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) meetings and safeguarding committee.

3. Horse & Pony Management

• Oversee daily horse care with vets, farriers, and saddlers.
• Maintain feed records, schooling/rehabilitation plans, and horse allocations for lessons/competitions.
• Support training programs to enhance horse performance.

4. Staff Development

• Provide on-the-job training and career progression via BHS pathways.
• Coordinate weekly staff training and annual BHS exams.

5. External Liaison

• Collaborate with HKJC departments, government bodies, and private sectors.
• Promote equestrian sports through events, clinics, and roadshows.
• Manage BHS accreditation and vet student placements.

6. Operations Management

• Work with Senior Manager Equestrian to improve efficiency and financial management.
• Implement rider development programs and IT solutions for BRRS.
• Support policies and promote client participation in events and livery ownership.

7. Coach Management

• Lead weekly coach meetings, oversee administration tasks, and manage horse allocations.
• Ensure accurate lesson/schooling timetables and timely incident reporting.

8. Other Duties

• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by Senior Manager, Beas River Riding School.

Minimum Requirements

• The job holder must have acquired minimum BHS Stage 4 completed or equivalent with a minimum of 10 years relevant work experience
• Personable, enthusiastic and positive personality
• Passion for horses and horse riding
• Excellent communicator in English

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)