Horse Riding Assistants link Exsportise & the contracted stables & instructors. They are responsible for ensuring the agreed programme is delivered successfully and to a high standard. Particular attention must be paid to the students’ safety, welfare & overall course enjoyment. Horse Riding Assistants will support students in all aspects of their daily routine while with us & fall under the Course Assistant category.
You'll have the opportunity to earn, learn, & grow while showcasing your skills & enhancing your CV. You'll be able to add value to our courses by contributing to sports workshops, designing new evening events, or even support the development of our Horse Riding programme.
Benefits (EARN, LEARN & GROW)
• Unique experience to work & teach within a fast-paced and energetic multi-national environment with people from all over the world (80+ nationalities)
• All meals & accommodation provided - each member of staff is given their own room
• A supportive team working environment (see our values)
• 24/7 Welfare & Medical support
• Real development opportunities within the company (performance-based promotions available within the summer)
• Use of our venues sports training centres, general facilities & on-site gym in your free time
• A paid pre-camp induction training programme designed to prepare you for working in a residential environment with children. This will include safeguarding, language, wellbeing training & more!
• We pay some of the highest wages among UK summer schools
• A valuable & opportunistic experience to see the inner workings of professional sports and work with leading brands
• Networking & future job opportunities with industry professionals in fields of work including - teaching, sports business, professional sports (players), coaching & more
• Grow in a personal & professional capacity by learning and working with Ex-Olympians, professional & international coaches & players, & English teachers with worldwide experience
• Develop leadership & communication skills with hands-on experience in managing, leading & inspiring diverse students in activities/lessons/coaching sessions
• The potential to change lives as a role model to students. Helping young learners build confidence & experience new things by challenging themselves and sharing your expertise
• Exsportise kit pack
Main Roles & Accountabilities
(6-12 Course Assistants per venue):
• To understand the horse riding programme, as described in all Exsportise literature & ensure that this programme is correctly delivered to a high standard.
• To ensure student safety & well-being whilst off-site, including taking responsibility for student discipline.
• To provide assistance to the contracted stables.
• To ensure that any transport arrangements are made to take students to & from the stables (communicate with Administrators).
• To assist with looking after all Exsportise students & their well-being and happiness throughout their stay at camp.
• To assist with the evening events programme (and lead activities), which is organised and run by the Events Managers
• To supervise students on weekend excursions & assist with student arrivals and departures at airports / Eurostar station
• To carry out mealtime supervision, wake-up & bedtime duties on a rota basis
• To supervise students during break times
• To take camp photos and videos when required (never with own equipment) & assist with creating social media content.
• To support the Administrators & Events Managers with administrative duties as well as evening events preparations if required
• Help the camp to collate the weekly student feedback
• To be an active presence in the boarding houses outside of timetabled sessions (e.g. coaching sessions/ lessons/ evening events).
• Work together with all staff to monitor meal times to ensure students are in attendance, eating well, & integrating well with other students.
• To help set up / pack up camp as required
• To carry out any other reasonable duties
Ways we support our HORSE RIDING assistants:
• Paid, job-specific training before student arrival (induction programme)
• On-going support from Head Office, our Director of Fun & on-site Welfare Manager / Centre Manager - who will have daily check-ins & help you maximise your potential!
• Fully paid Enhanced DBS check
• CPD and appraisals
• Wellbeing initiative - 24/7 Welfare and Medical support
• All meals & accommodation included
• Continual support for all staff from the Head Office Team, both on-site & via phone/email
• Safeguarding & prevent training
• Supportive team working environment
All staff are responsible for ensuring the efficient operation of the centre. Our top priority is the safety of children and maintaining the highest standards. We require staff members to exhibit high personal standards and to be friendly, positive, and approachable while maintaining a professional and calm demeanour.
Contract length: 6 weeks
Pay: £540.00-£660.00 per week
inc wkends
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