Horse Riding Leader and Coach

Crieff Hydro Hotel In the heart of Scotland, we’re set in a 900 acre estate in stunning Perthshire. A home from home, we’ve been welcoming generations of families for 150 years. We have 215 hotel bedrooms, 55 self-catering lodges, 6 restaurants and over 60 onsite activities – including a spa, leisure center, horse-riding center and our famously exciting Action Glen. There really is something for everyone! About The Role We’re looking for a Ride Leader to join our Riding centre team at Crieff Hydro. Using your own initiative is essential and on our busy yard you’ll be able to build relationships with our customers and team. We pride ourselves in being an approved centre. We look after 45 horses and with our 900-acre estate we have the perfect setting for endless hours of hacking, while our outdoor and indoor arenas are ideal for schooling and teaching. What We Need From You You'll be an experienced Ride leader with a teaching/coaching qualification. If you hold a UKCC coaching certificate or BHS certificate that would really make us excited to hear from you. You’ll support the manager by taking responsibility for the business when she’s not there. We have a range of school horses, private liveries and youngsters each with their own unique personalities and abilities, so you’ll have experience in schooling all types of horses to get the best out of them. We’re looking for a degree of flexibility to meet business and customer needs. We’ll also need to carry out a full PVG Disclosure Check. What You’ll Get From Us The opportunity to work in a friendly, forward thinking company with development as a priority – could you be our next Riding Centre Assistant Manager? Internal career opportunities among a wide range of roles, departments and branches. Opportunities to apply for our Be A Leader development program. Unique benefits including pension contributions, recommend a friend initiative and our cycle to work scheme, allowing you to buy a bike tax-free. Discounts on leisure memberships, hotel activities, retail, and food and beverages. Team Rate rooms at all of our hotels – where will you choose to explore on your days off? Live in accommodation on-site may be available and is inclusive of bills. Free staff meals on shift. Discounted child care available at our in-house children’s center, Big Country.