Performance Dressage Coach Wanted at Hong Kong Jockey Club

The Hong Kong Jockey Club is looking for Performance Dressage Coach. 

The Equestrian Affairs Department aims to fulfil the Club’s vision to promote riding as a sport and raise participation at all levels, from beginner through to elite. It oversees the management of four equestrian centres, including the Member’s facility at the Beas River Country Club and three public riding schools at Tuen Mun, Pok Fu Lam and Lei Yue Mun. The Beas River Equestrian Centre, being the largest in Hong Kong, houses over 250 horses and provides world class facilities including a riding school, livery yard, competition centre, rehabilitation and retraining unit, as well as a spelling unit for Hong Kong’s racehorses.

The Performance Dressage Coach reports to the Senior Manager, Equestrian (BREC), delivering specialist dressage coaching and schooling of members’ and Clubs’ horses at the Beas River Equestrian Centre (BREC). 

The job holder should work closely with the Senior Manager, Equestrian (BREC), Head of School Line (HOSL) and the Retraining Unit Officer (RTUO) to assist in all aspects relating to improving service to the Members and the production of suitable equestrian horses for livery and riding school use.

They will attend regular horse assessments to select potential horse for development in the discipline of dressage.  They will also be encouraged to participate in competitions with retrained racehorses. 

The job holder also acts at the Performance Dressage Coach for the Junior/Children Equestrian Training Squad and may also be a consultant / coach to the HKEF as required.

Duties: 

Provide high quality dressage coaching to livery clients and more experienced riding school clients

School retired racehorses and import livery horses as requested by members

Coach fellow staff members to improve their knowledge and skill of schooling horses on the flat

Maintain accurate and efficient records to ensure effective monitoring of lessons and associated billing to clients

Work with the Senior Manager, Equestrian (BREC), Equestrian Affairs Department to develop programs to encourage more participation in dressage in Hong Kong

Assist in the assessment of retired racehorses and advise the Retraining Unit where required

Select suitable horses for development for use in the discipline of dressage and actively assist in their production

Work with the Senior Manager, Equestrian (BREC), Equestrian Affairs Department to develop and execute youth programmes to develop talented youngsters in dressage

Act as a member of the BREC Show Committee and actively contribute to the management of all horse shows scheduled at BREC including HKEF competitions

Perform any other duties as assigned by management

Requirements: 

• Should be an experienced dressage rider who has competed to at least Prix St George level
• Should be an experienced dressage coach, ideally with relevant equestrian coaching qualifications, BHS Qualifications (Performance Coach BHSI) or equivalent
• Should be flexible and experienced at coaching riders of all levels from introductory to advanced
• Have an expert knowledge of training methods for schooling a variety of horses both under saddle and from the ground; previous experience of working with thoroughbreds would be advantageous
• Fluent speaker of English; good understanding of Cantonese will be an advantage

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience. 

How to apply 

Please send your resume, complete with expected salary to emmie.pk.tong@hkjc.org.hk

Closing Date

Only Shortlisted candidates will be notified. 

We are equal opportunity employer. Personal data provided by job applicant will be used strictly in accordance with the Club’s notice to employees and prospective employee relating to the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance.