Equestrian Trainer

We are passionate about what we do and delight in providing excellent programs that make permanent, positive changes in the lives of those we serve. Our programs are designed to equip our clients with the vision, motivation, life skills, education, and self-discipline necessary to lead a successful life.

| Make a Difference | Find Your Purpose | Be Essential |

DO YOU WANT TO WORK IN A SUPPORTIVE WORK ENVIRONMENT?

DO YOU WANT TO HELP LEAD ADOLESCENTS TO PERSONAL VICTORY AND SUCCESS? 

Mingus Mountain Academy MAY BE THE PLACE FOR YOU!

Mingus Mountain Academy, has immediate openings for Equestrian Trainer.  Mingus Mountain Academy is a residential treatment center for emotionally and behaviorally at-risk adolescent girls that helps them achieve a positive, healthy future. Founded in 1985, the Academy is located on a 120-acre campus surrounded by National Forest, 25 minutes from the town of Prescott Valley, Arizona. Our program combines a positive culture, caring staff, careful medical treatment, individualized psychotherapy and education, and numerous activities, including our unique equestrian program. 

Snapshot of Daily Duties

• Daily feeding of animals.
• Provide instruction to students in basic, intermediate, and advanced riding skills designed to provide students a safe and therapeutic experience through classroom instruction and basic horsemanship and safety.
• Promoting the equestrian program through participation in local gymkhanas, parades, Family day programs and MMA’s Annual Founder’s Day Rodeo.
• Coordinates vocational activities for those students who identify their experience with a potential career in equine care or veterinary assistant.

The Must Haves

• High School diploma or GED
• Over the age of 21
• Maturity, empathy and patience
• The ideal candidate must have the ability to adjust to a fast-paced environment and follow proper protocols
• Ability to work weekends

The Perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance after 30 days
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company provided AD&D insurance
• Flexible Spending program
• Matching 401K after sixty days
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Programs
• DailyPay - A company sponsored benefit that allows employees to access a portion of their base wages in advance of their payday.