Assistant Equestrian Coach

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Position Information

Posting date 10/16/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1128154

Position Title

Hiring Range Minimum Please Inquire

Hiring Range Maximum Please Inquire

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position? No

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose

To assist the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the equestrian program within the NCAA , NCEA , Ivy League, and institutional standards.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 3-5 years’ experience competing and/or coaching at the NCEA collegiate/ 3’6” level.
• Positive team-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and a focus on quality and care.
• Ability to operate vehicles, small equipment and tools, and tractors as needed.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and below.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and animal hair/feathers.
• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of correct equitation.
• Previous experience riding/training horses at the 3’6” equitation level.
• Previous experience teaching riding lessons.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years coaching at the NCEA collegiate/ 3’6” level.
• Bachelor’s degree in Equine Studies.
• Experience loading and hauling horses with a bumper pull and/or gooseneck horse trailer.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Mariruth Graham

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Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Tenley Walsh, Director of Riding & Head Coach - Equestrian

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant for employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
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