Assistant Equestrian Coach at InsideHigherEd

10/16/2025

Yes

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Assistant Equestrian Coach

Please Inquire

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Not a Union Position

Not an SEIU Position

Exempt

Regular Full Time

12

40

Hanover, NH

Onsite only

No

NA

No

To assist the head coach in planning, coaching, recruiting, administering, and promoting the equestrian program within the NCAA, NCEA, Ivy League, and institutional standards.

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 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.

• 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.

Mariruth Graham

[email protected]

Tenley Walsh, Director of Riding & Head Coach - Equestrian

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.

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.

Yes

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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.

40%

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.

20%

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.

20%

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.

10%

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.