Are YOU are next
Part-Time Coach?
Join our herd at Cambridge RDA as our new
Part-Time Coach
🌟 Join Our Herd at Cambridge RDA! 🌟
We’re on a mission to change lives, one rider at a time. Help us reach more riders, create more magic, and make a real difference in your community. 🐴💚 Join the team.
Our vision is to Reach More Riders, Change More Lives.
Who We Are
At Cambridge Riding for the Disabled (RDA), we believe in the life-changing magic that happens when people and horses come together.
We’re a registered charity (CC38925) with a mission to create opportunities for people with disabilities or specific challenges to thrive — physically, emotionally, and socially. Through connection, movement, confidence-building and care, our riders gain strength, independence, and a sense of belonging. We don’t just provide riding sessions, our tailored programmes open doors to a bigger life for our riders. If you're someone who wants to make a real impact in while being part of a passionate, purpose-driven little team (and yes, you'll get to hang out with some amazing horses and people), we’d love to hear from you.
What Your Job Will Look Like
🕐 Tuesdays – 5 hours coaching - 8.30am - 1.30pm (no coaching in school holidays)
➕ + 3 additional flexible hours
🌱 Potential for more hours over time
As a Coach, you’ll lead safe, engaging, and meaningful riding sessions that support each rider to grow, achieve, and thrive. Working closely with volunteers, fellow coaches, and our horses, you’ll help create an environment where confidence builds, goals are reached, and every session leaves a lasting impact.
Plan and deliver riding sessions tailored to each rider’s goals and abilities
Act as Duty Coach, overseeing all riding activities to ensure safety and smooth session flow
Match riders with appropriate horses, equipment, and volunteer support
Monitor horse welfare during sessions and report any concerns
Maintain accurate rider progress records
Collaborate with volunteers and contribute to ongoing programme improvement
Uphold RDA values, policies, and professional standards
The Magic Person We Are Looking For
We’re looking for a special kind of person — someone who connects easily and genuinely, who can engage with riders, families, and volunteers with warmth, honesty, and without guile. You’ll bring a real passion for helping people grow and achieve things they may not have thought possible. You’re a natural communicator and steady leader, able to guide sessions with confidence while creating a space where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued.
You’re comfortable around horses and understand how to work with them in a therapeutic or learning environment. Calm under pressure and adaptable in the moment, you always keep safety at the heart of what you do.
Most importantly, you value being part of a team, contributing to something bigger than yourself and embracing the community spirit that makes this work so special.
RDA coaching qualifications are a bonus, but if you’re the right person, we’re happy to support you to work toward them.
What You'll Get In Return
Be a critical member of our passionate team, making a real difference
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of riders and their families
Enjoy a rewarding role that blends coaching, horsemanship, and community impact
Access opportunities for ongoing training and development
And have a really great time doing a great job!