Instructor/Equine Educational Manager

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous teaching or instructional experience and strong organizational skills are required.

Candidates should demonstrate a solid understanding of stable operations and equine management, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals across a variety of backgrounds and personalities.

The successful candidate must be able to safely school horses up to a 3’ level, manage responsibilities in a timely and dependable manner, exercise sound judgment, think critically, and work independently with minimal oversight.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position may spend time standing, walking, lifting, twisting, turning, shoveling, climbing, throwing, and squatting 
   
• Position often spends time outdoors, in all weather and conditions (which may include dust, rain, mold, and hay)
   
• Work requires daily interaction with horses
   
• Requires 24-hour response availability seven days a week for emergencies

WORK STANDARDS

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, clients, and external organizations.
   
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
   
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.

HORSE 10:

• Students will learn how horses communicate and interact with the world in a way completely different from us and how we can communicate and work with them. Emphasis is placed on safety and a proper understanding of equine communication and behavior. The first 5 weeks will focus on unmounted work to acquaint riders with horses, so they feel confident and safe around horses, and can more easily communicate with them. The last 3 weeks will have both mounted and unmounted portions of class. This course will utilize class discussion, assignments, and student participation to develop each student into a rider who can confidently work with a horse both mounted and unmounted.

HORSE 12:

• Students will learn how to work with and communicate with horses, despite differences. Riders will develop this understanding and work with horses in new and more advanced ways. Emphasis is placed on safety and a proper understanding of equine communication and behavior, both in and out of the saddle. The unmounted portion of class focuses on how to safely halter, lead, groom, and tack the horse before & after riding. The mounted portion of class includes work at the walk, trot, and understanding the foundations of jumping and advanced flat work. This course will utilize class discussion, assignments, and student participation to develop each student into a rider who can confidently work with a horse both mounted and unmounted.

HORSE 30: Equine Leadership 

• Students will learn social-emotional leadership and teamwork skills from the best “soft skills” teachers in the world: horses. Because horses evolved to survive in large family groups, and learned to communicate and collaborate without language, humans can interact with horses and get immediate, unbiased and actionable feedback. Learning outcomes include: improving nonverbal observation and communication; recognizing and regulating nervous system response in stressful or new situations; maintaining congruency between stated goals and concrete actions; leading effectively from all places within a group; establishing safe and healthy relationships within a power structure; leading with empathy, clarity, energy and focus.

DAPER’s Integrity:
This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Conference rules and regulations.

Why Stanford is for you:
Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. 
   
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
   
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
   
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. 
   
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The expected pay range for this position is $70,497 to $82,796 per annum. The actual pay will be pro-rated based on the 60% FTE. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. 

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.