Coaches, trains and instructs participants in horse riding by analysing their performances and developing their abilities.

Coaches, trains and instructs sportspersons by analysing performances and developing abilities; motivates sportspersons and supervises practice sessions; recruits players and other coaching staff; arranges entries into sporting competitions; promotes sports and skills development, and oversees the participation of young people in sport; officiates at sporting events to enforce rules; coordinates and directs sporting activities, and liaises with other officials to interpret and enforce rules and regulations relating to sport.

• Employees work outside predominantly in horse yards and rings. May work inside if facilities allow, such as a roofed in ring / arena.
• Works outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Utilises protective equipment as required (e.g. helmets).

• Light to heavy physical demand.
• Employees frequently stand or move about the work area to instruct students and demonstrate techniques.
• Employees may sit when producing daily reports and riding horses to demonstrate technique.
• Stretching or reaching is likely to be required when assisting riders on to horses and riding.
• Squatting or crouching is likely to be frequently required, for example, when inspecting a horse’s legs and hooves.
• Significant contact with water or other skin irritants is not necessary.
• Twisting of the body or neck is likely to be required occasionally to frequently when riding.
• Lifting, pulling or carrying is likely to be frequent when collecting and moving equipment.
• Bending is likely to be required frequently to facilitate lifting.
• Repetitive movements are not significant requirements of the job.
• Use of hand-held objects and equipment will include riding equipment such as leads and reins.
• Mental skills necessary include knowledge of horses communication and organisation.

• A relevant New Zealand Register Level 4 qualification (Certificate) or at least three years of relevant experience (ANZSCO Skill Level 3). In some instances particular experience and/or on-the-job training may be required. For entry-level positions on-the-job training may be sufficient.
• Coaches/Instructors who work with children may need to pass a Police background check and/or hold a First Aid Certificate.

There are opportunities for flexibility of movement but they are limited.