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GallopNYC is seeking candidates for the following open positions.
Recreational Riding Instructor
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Position Overview
Bring professionalism and high quality teaching to GallopNYC riders by offering structured, well planned, individualized horsemanship lessons.Key Responsibilities
Plan and teach recreational horseback riding and horsemanship lessons on schedule as agreed with Program Director and Instructor Manager
Consult with rider, parents and/or teachers to develop rider goals
Support horse selection and basic horse care needs
Maintain appropriate relations with riders, GallopNYC staff and volunteers
Timely and correctly complete all administrative work, including weekly lesson plans and end of season goal reports
Report concerns and occurrences to Instructor Manager
Attend mandatory meetings regularly
Support during GallopNYC programmatic and fundraising events
Additional tasks as needed
Qualifications
Horse Experience and excellent riding skills
CHA certification preferred
Teaching experience preferred
Leadership Pillars & Competencies
Role model for riders
Responsible professional behavior in all GallopNYC roles, including care of horses and interactions with volunteers, colleagues, participants, participants' families, and donors
Shows initiative in teaching and problem solving
Seeks out and takes advantage of continuing education opportunities
Committed to helping people and horses through therapeutic horsemanship
Demonstrates a community focused mindset and allyship to people with disabilities
Position Details
Part time, exempt, hourly
Hiring Manager: Program Director
Reports To: Instructor Manager
To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Marie Varvaro at marie@gallopnyc.org
PATH Intl. Certified Riding Instructor
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Position Overview
Bring professionalism and high quality teaching to GallopNYC riders by offering structured, well planned, individualized horsemanship lessons.Key Responsibilities
Plan and teach lessons on schedule as agreed with Program Director and Instructor Manager
Consult with rider, parents and/or teachers to develop rider goals
Support horse selection and basic horse care needs
Maintain appropriate relations with riders, GallopNYC staff and volunteers
Correctly complete all administrative work, including weekly lesson plans and end of term goal reports in a timely manner
Report concerns and occurrences to Instructor Manager
Mentor trainee
Attend mandatory meetings regularly
Support during GallopNYC programmatic and fundraising events
Additional tasks as needed
Qualifications
Horse Experience and excellent riding skills
Current PATH Intl. Certification required
Teaching experience preferred
Leadership Pillars & Competencies
Role model for riders
Responsible professional behavior in all GallopNYC roles, including care of horses and interactions with volunteers, colleagues, participants, participants' families, and donors
Shows initiative in teaching and problem solving
Seeks out and takes advantage of continuing education opportunities
Committed to helping people and horses through therapeutic horsemanship
Demonstrates a community focused mindset and allyship to people with disabilities
Position Details
Part time, exempt, hourly
Hiring Manager: Program Director
Reports To: Instructor Manager
To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Marie Varvaro, at marie@gallopnyc.org.
Barn Groom
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Position Overview
Support the Equine Director, Senior Groom and the horses at the GallopNYC-operated barns by providing high-quality and professional care. Responsible for cleaning stalls, moving horses into and out of turnout, monitoring horse welfare, and helping setup feed and hay daily. Grooms also provide education, training, and supervision to volunteers working in GallopNYC barns.Key Responsibilities
Monitor horse welfare and alert senior groom and director to lameness, horses not eating or drinking, or any other signs of distress
Move horses into and out of turn out
Muck stalls and add bedding to stalls
Fill, maintain manure container
Maintain and clean out water buckets and water troughs
Add hay in stalls and in hay nets in turnouts
General cleanliness of barns, tack, turnouts, and property including sweeping, raking, mucking, picking up garbage, scrubbing, or any other cleaning task assigned
Set up feed and medication for horses as directed by Barn Director
Qualifications
Horse background and “horse sense” required
Demonstrated attention to detail
Self-starter with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
Willing to learn and be open to suggestions
A reliable and responsible team player
Ability to pick up and carry 50 lbs
Able to complete list of duties in timely manner and without supervision
Punctual
Feed horses and give medication if and as directed by Barn Director
Stock hay and feed in feed room
Light maintenance and repairs as necessary
Groom and tack horses as directed
Teach and supervise volunteers who are there to help with barn work
Monitoring visitors on site and directing them to management as necessary
All other tasks as required
Leadership Pillars & Competencies
Maintains an environment for professional, safe and appropriate behavior at all times
Shows initiative, organization and commitment to excellence and learning
Committed to helping people and horses through therapeutic horsemanship
Position Details
Hourly, Non-exempt
Reports To: Barn Director and Senior Groom
Direct Reports: none
To apply, email Marie Varvaro at marie@gallopnyc.org.
Site Volunteer Coordinator
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Position Overview
The Site Volunteer Coordinator manages and supports volunteers on-site to ensure smooth, safe, and effective lesson delivery. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced barn environment, including training volunteers to work with horses and riders.
Key Responsibilities
Organize and supervise volunteers during riding lessons
Train volunteers to safely support horses and riders
Recruit, schedule, and manage volunteers to ensure adequate coverage
Track attendance and maintain volunteer data
Partner with instructors and site staff to meet program needs
Address issues professionally to support a safe environment
Qualifications
Experience managing volunteers or teams
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Customer-service oriented
Experience with Salesforce or similar systems requiredHorse experience preferred
Position Details
Part-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Volunteer Manager
Location: Howard Beach (Queens) + WFH
Schedule: Must be on-site multiple days per week, including at least one weekend day
To apply, please send resume and cover to office@gallopnyc.org
Volunteer Manager
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Position Overview
The Volunteer Manager leads all volunteer operations at GallopNYC, ensuring strong recruitment, training, and engagement. This role includes managing a team and overseeing volunteers in a busy, on-site lesson environment.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee volunteer recruitment, training, and retention
Manage and support Volunteer Coordinators
Ensure volunteers are effectively deployed to support lessons
Train volunteers to safely work with horses and riders
Oversee scheduling, tracking systems, and documentation
Partner across teams to align volunteer support with program needs
Qualifications
3–5 years managing volunteers or teams
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Experience with Salesforce or similar systems required
Horse experience required
Position Details
Part-time, non-exempt
Reports to: Program Director
Location: Howard Beach (Queens) + WFH
Schedule: Must be on-site multiple days per week, including at least one weekend day
To apply, please send resume and cover to office@gallopnyc.org
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.