Job no:
R-0000003198Position Title:
PE Instructor & IEA CoachFaculty or Staff:
StaffFull Time or Part Time:
Part timeIn-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:
In-PersonMinimum Starting Rate of Pay:
$27.92Rate of pay commensurate with experience
Start Date:
05/01/2026Job Description:
As the PE Instructor and IEA Coach, you will lead by example as an active, competitive rider to inspire and develop a high-performing equestrian team. You are responsible for growing the program through expert technical instruction and a structured PE curriculum, while maintaining rigorous administrative oversight of IEA memberships, show logistics, and team communications to ensure a premier competitive experience.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
IEA Leadership: Lead the IEA team through expert technical instruction and strategic coaching. You will manage all "behind-the-scenes" logistics, including IEA memberships, show entries, and team communications.
PE Instruction: Deliver a structured, high-quality PE curriculum, providing 15 mounted lessons per semester, per class. You’ll be responsible for creating safe, creative lesson plans as outlined in the syllabus.
Program Growth: Actively work to expand the program by offering community lessons, off-season hacking opportunities, and training for boarders.
Equine Training & Care: Maintain the athletic standards of our school horses through regular training rides and provide detailed daily horse reports to management and barn staff.
Required Qualifications:
BA/BS degree.
Proficiency in G-Suite and a willingness to learn Workday.
Valid Driver’s License, CPR/AED certification, and a Massachusetts Riding Instructor License.
Must be in good standing with USEF and USHJA.
Proven ability to foster positive relationships with student-athletes and maintain a high-performance culture within a highly selective academic environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active professional rider status.
Experience in collegiate coaching and recruitment.
Current USEF/USHJA memberships.
Hiring Range $27.92 - $31.40
What We Offer:
403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability and Leave Benefits
Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
Generous Paid Time Off
Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex
Background Checks:
Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.
Special Instructions for Applicants:
Apply online; application materials must include:
A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
A complete resume or curriculum vitae
For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.