Assistant Manager of Equine Programs

At Achievement Centers for Children, we empower children with disabilities and their families to thrive. For more than 75 years, we’ve provided life-changing services across Northeast Ohio through education, therapy, family support, and recreation programs.

Our therapeutic horsemanship program at Camp Cheerful provides children and adults with disabilities meaningful opportunities to build confidence, independence, and connection through equine-assisted services.

We are seeking an Assistant Manager of Equine Programs to support daily program operations, lead volunteer coordination efforts, and provide therapeutic riding instruction.

This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about horses, enjoys mentoring volunteers, and wants to make a meaningful impact through adaptive recreation programming.

• Recruit, onboard, train, and schedule volunteers
• Maintain volunteer records, hours, and compliance documentation
• Support volunteer engagement, recognition, and retention efforts
• Manage volunteer communication systems, including scheduling platforms

• Independently teach beginner and adaptive riding lessons
• Conduct rider assessments
• Provide lesson support and step into volunteer roles when needed
• Ensure a positive and safe experience for participants and families

• Support horse care, conditioning, and appropriate horse utilization
• Help maintain safe, clean, and organized barn and arena spaces
• Monitor tack, equipment, and facility needs

• Maintain adherence to PATH Intl. standards
• Document incidents, injuries, and safety concerns
• Support overall risk management and safe program operations

• Support fundraising events, outreach efforts, and community partnerships

• PATH Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) certification or ability to obtain shortly after hire
• Minimum three years of equine instruction experience
• Minimum two years of leadership, training, or volunteer coordination experience
• Strong horsemanship knowledge, including horse behavior and conditioning
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical barn-related tasks
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Current First Aid/CPR certification or willingness to obtain

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Previous therapeutic horsemanship experience
• Previous volunteer management experience
• Advanced PATH certification

Through therapeutic horsemanship, participants build confidence, independence, and joy.

Join Achievement Centers for Children and help create transformative experiences at Camp Cheerful.