Recreation Aid (Lifeguard) NF-01
United States Army Installation Management Command
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Recreation Assistant (Riding Instructor) NF-02
United States Army Installation Management Command
Department of the Army
Location
Arizona
Salary
$19 - $21
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job is for a recreation assistant who teaches horse riding lessons and helps manage activities at a military base's stables in Arizona.
It involves caring for horses, organizing group events like trail rides and kids' camps, and providing customer service to participants.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience working with horses and a passion for teaching equestrian skills in a fun, community-oriented setting.
Key Requirements
- At least six months of work experience assisting with horse rentals, boarding, group events, feeding, care, and basic equipment maintenance
- Experience in a customer service-focused environment
- Knowledge of horsemanship to instruct patrons in equestrian activities
- Ability to organize and conduct riding lessons, group events, trail rides, and youth horse camps
- Skills in promoting programs through presentations to units, schools, and other recreation activities
- Capability to monitor activities for budgeting and financial accountability
- Ability to operate vehicles for transporting horses to events (if needed)
Full Job Description
This position is located at MWR Buffalo Corral Riding Stables on Fort Huachuca, AZ.
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Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Resumes must be two pages (or less).
Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.
A qualified candidate must possess the following: Must possess at least six (6) months of work experience that includes the following duties: assist with individual rentals, boarding, group events (e.g.
pony circles, organized trail rides, etc.); assist with feeding, care of horses, basic maintenance repairs of riding equipment, etc. Work experience in a customer service focused environment.
In addition to the above qualifications, candidates who possess the following qualifications will be considered "Highly Preferred" or "Best Qualified": One (1) year or more experience in instructing riding skills in both English and Western pleasure.
Major Duties:
- Instructs patrons of a recreational facility in horsemanship, applying practical knowledge of equestrian activities.
- Assist with individual rentals, boarding, group events such as pony circles, organized trail rides, youth horse camp and special public events.
- Promotes interest in programming by making presentation to units, schools and interfacing with other recreation activities. Monitories activities for services to determine the budget process for financial accountability of the program.
- Conducts riding lessons, organizing group events and horse camp for children. May assist with feeding, care of horses, basic maintenance repairs of riding equipment, and trail rides.
- May operate vehicle to deliver horses to special events. Performs other duties as assigned.
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