Description du poste
HONG KONG The Beas River Equestrian Centre, being the largest in Hong Kong, houses over 250 horses and provides world class facilities including a riding school, livery yard, competition centre, rehabilitation and retraining unit, as well as a spelling unit for Hong Kong’s racehorses. The Performance Dressage Coach reports to the Senior Manager, Equestrian (BREC), delivering specialist dressage coaching and schooling of members’ and Clubs’ horses at the Beas River Equestrian Centre (BREC). The job holder should work closely with the Senior Manager, Equestrian (BREC), Head of School Line (HOSL) and the Retraining Unit Officer (RTUO) to assist in all aspects relating to improving service to the Members and the production of suitable equestrian horses for livery and riding school use. The job holder also acts at the Performance Dressage Coach for the Youth/Children Equestrian Training Squad and may also be a consultant / coach to the EFHKC as required. MAJOR TASKS: 1 Provide high quality dressage coaching to livery clients and more experienced riding school clients 2 School retired racehorses and import livery horses as requested by members 3 Coach fellow staff members to improve their knowledge and skill of schooling horses on the flat 4 Maintain accurate and efficient records to ensure effective monitoring of lessons and associated billing to clients 5 Work with the Senior Manager, Equestrian (BREC), Equestrian Affairs Department to develop programs to encourage more participation in dressage in Hong Kong 6 Assist in the assessment of retired racehorses and advise the Retraining Unit where required 7 Select suitable horses for development for use in the discipline of dressage and actively assist in their production 8 Work with the Senior Manager, Equestrian (BREC), Equestrian Affairs Department to develop and execute youth programmes to develop talented youngsters in dressage 9 Act as a member of the BREC Show Committee and actively contribute to the management of all horse shows scheduled at BREC including HKEF competitions 10 Perform any other duties as assigned by management QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE (minimum requirements) • Should be an experienced dressage rider who has competed to at least Prix St George level • Should be an experienced dressage coach, ideally with relevant equestrian coaching qualifications, BHS Qualifications (Performance Coach BHSI) or equivalent • Should be flexible and experienced at coaching riders of all levels from introductory to advanced • Have an expert knowledge of training methods for schooling a variety of horses both under saddle and from the ground; previous experience of working with thoroughbreds would be advantageous • Fluent speaker of English; good understanding of Cantonese will be an advantage TECHNICAL SKILLS (minimum requirements) • Assessing a rider • Dressage work coaching up to FEI Small Tour • Able to produce and train horses from young age and develop them to high level
Durée du travail
48h/week - 6 days/week - heure/semaine
Compétences requises
Débourrages et/ou travail du jeune cheval Travail à la longe
Expérience
Plus de 10 ans