Assistant Equestrian Coach
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Position Details
Position Information
Posting date 10/16/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled Yes
Position Number 1128154
Position Title Assistant Equestrian Coach
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
If yes, length of term in months. NA
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
Department Contact Phone Number [email protected]
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Tenley Walsh, Director of Riding & Head Coach - Equestrian
Department Contact's Phone Number
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.
Background Check 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 from 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. https: // policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
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Key Accountabilities
Description Coaching/Mentoring
Assists head coach in conducting team practices, training, conditioning,
and competitions.
Prepares horses and arena for practices. Teaches equitation skills to
student-athletes.
Demonstrates a sincere interest in the academic, personal, and physical
welfare of each student-athlete; counsel team members and consult with the
head coach and appropriate College staff as necessary for the resolution
of issues.
Percentage Of Time 40%
Description Horsemanship
Assists caring for the horses with meticulous attention to detail,
including but not limited to feeding, turnout, equine first aid, cleaning
stalls and maintaining care of tack and equipment.
Works with head coach to maintain an appropriate training and fitness plan
for each horse including riding, lunging, and warming up horses at
competitions.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Description Recruiting
Assists head coach in developing and implementing an overall recruiting
plan, including, but not limited to: identifying qualified students and
talented athletes, communicating with prospects by phone, mail, and
e-mail, organizing and participating in visits to campus by prospects and
maintaining appropriate recruiting records as required by the NCAA.
Maintains knowledge of the College's programs and opportunities to
effectively inform prospects.
Percentage Of Time 20%
Description Administration
Knows and complies with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and Ivy
League, and works to stay abreast of rule changes, applications, and
interpretations; actively seek to ensure that athletes and athletics
representatives are informed of and comply with NCAA and Ivy League rules.
Assists the head coach in planning and administering the budget for the
equestrian program which includes assessing needs for equipment, team
travel, recruiting, etc.
Plans and reconciles team expenses.
Assists head coach in planning and developing competitive schedule.
Assists head coach in coordinating team travel and meals.
Assists the head coach in keeping alumni, parents and supporters informed
of the program's status through newsletters, brochures, talks, social
media, etc.
Assists head coach in promoting Dartmouth and the equestrian program
within the community.
Develops and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of
constituents, including students, parents, faculty, department and College
staff, alumni, fans, community members, the media, etc.
Represents Dartmouth, the athletic department, and the equestrian program
in an exemplary fashion.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness
through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Percentage Of Time 10%
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-- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
-- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supplemental Questions
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How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
[email protected] email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
abilityJOBS
Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn's Job Board
RecruitMilitary
Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
If you selected “other” above, please indicate where you first heard about the opportunity:
NCAA Marketplace
DI Ticker/CollegeSports.com
Collegiate Sports Connect/csconnect.live
NACDA
Women Leaders in Sports
College Sports Communications
Intercollegiate/WinAD
How many years of NCAA coaching experience do you have?
None
1-2 years
2-5 years
More than 5 years
Please indicate 1-How many years (total) and 2- at what level (age-group, high-school, college, or professional) do you have coaching experience?
(Open Ended Question)
Have you had experience recruiting high-academic student-athletes?
No, no recruiting experience at the college level or for high-academic recruits
Yes, at the Division I level
Yes, at the Division III level
Yes, at another level
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Additional Document #1
Additional Document #2
