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Apprentice Groom & Coach

Ryders Farm
Pay: £150.50
Location: Manchester Bolton United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Jul 2021
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E03792283
2021-03-23 2021-04-29

Job Description

Apprenticeship in Equine/Horse care? to work full-time on a variety of projects plus a work-based level 2 Standard in Equine through Askham Bryan College.



Responsibilities will include:




  • Maintain health and welfare of Centre horses

  • Perform general yard tasks to a high standard, mucking out, haynets, general cleanliness and pasture management

  • Grooming and handling horses; understanding and recognising behaviour and ailments. Minor equine first aid

  • Riding and exercising horses; lunging, schooling etc.

  • Supporting our team of coaches and developing your own coaching portfolio/skills

  • Cleaning, fitting, and maintaining tack and equipment

  • Working with members of the public and becoming familiar with business management of a busy centre; developing customer relations and communication skills

  • Monitor Health and safety of clients and workforce, including themselves


Personal Qualities :

  • Team working

  • Comfortable dealing with the public

  • Work to deadlines

  • Willing to learn and work outdoors

  • Enthusiastic about progressing their equine career

  • Must be enthusiastic

  • Must be able to follow instructions

  • Reliable

  • Must work well in a small team

  • Dedicated to completing the apprenticeship qualifications

  • A friendly approach is essential

  • Must have good attention to detail

  • Must be proactive in their approach to work



The ideal person will be someone passionate about delivering high standards of horse care, who is driven, conscientious, able to work well in a team setting and one that has a good basic knowledge of yard work.



Skills Required :

  • Good communication skills



Future Prospects :

As a BHS Approved Training Centre, we take your development very seriously and will be supported with training and financially towards your BHS exams. Perfect opportunity for someone wanting to pursue the BHS Pathways programme.



This position would be an ideal foundation for an aspiring coach or Yard Manager in a busy equestrian environment.


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