Equestrian Program Assistant

Job overview

The Equestrian Program Assistant works onsite at Stewart Home & School in Frankfort, KY. The posting describes a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience but gives no numeric amount. The year-round equestrian program is part of a residential school serving approximately 300 students with intellectual disabilities and involves nearly half of the school population. The assistant helps deliver riding, driving, and classroom lessons and supports daily barn operations. The role also assists with equestrian Special Olympics coaching, supervises student workers, and helps maintain clean facilities, with a focus on patience, positivity, safety, and communication.

What you'll do

• Create and teach riding, driving, and classroom lessons with assistance from the Director
• assist with daily barn management, including scheduling veterinary and farrier services and ordering feed
• assist in coaching Equestrian Special Olympics
• supervise student workers
• help maintain facility cleanliness.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

equestrian program assistant

equestrian program

horse care

riding lessons

driving lessons

classroom lessons

special olympics

barn management

frankfort ky

stewart home & school

year-round program

student supervision

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Why this role

Year-round program; program hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00–11:30 a.m., 1:00–4:30 p.m., and 6:00–7:30 p.m., with flexibility in coverage; solid horse experience and riding skills required.

About the employer

Stewart Home & School is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.