Castle Leslie Estate is seeking a passionate and experienced BHS Level 3 Instructor to join our renowned Equestrian Centre team. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic equestrian professional who excels in guest engagement, instruction, and delivering unforgettable riding experiences.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and instruct riders of all levels in flatwork, jumping, and cross‑country, ensuring a safe, enjoyable, and progressive learning environment.
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Escort guests on cross‑country, estate rides, and training sessions across our extensive trails and world‑class equestrian facilities.
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Provide clear, encouraging, and professional coaching aligned with BHS standards.
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Deliver exceptional guest interaction, maintaining Castle Leslie Estate’s reputation for warm hospitality and high‑quality service.
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Support daily yard operations, including horse care, tacking up, and assisting with preparation for lessons and estate events.
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Help maintain the wellbeing and performance of the riding school horses, ensuring the highest welfare standards.
What We’re Looking For:
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BHS Stage 3 Coach in Complete Horsemanship (or equivalent), with strong instructional skills and confident ride‑leading abilities.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a friendly and professional manner.
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A strong safety mindset and ability to manage groups effectively on varied terrain.
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Passion for delivering memorable equestrian experiences in a luxury estate environment.
Why Join Us? Work in one of Ireland’s most beautiful equestrian destinations, with access to top‑class facilities, a supportive team, and opportunities for professional development within a prestigious estate setting.
Castle Leslie Estate believes that embracing equality and diversity in the workplace benefits not just Castle Leslie Estate, but also individual employees, divisions, and our customers. All our employees bring their own background, work style, distinct capabilities, experience, and characteristics to their work. We recognise that our talented and diverse workforce reflects the diversity of our customers and markets, and we want to utilise the widest range of skills, knowledge and experience in our business while complying with legislation.
Required Criteria
Skills Needed
About The Company
Nestled on 1,000 acres of undulating Irish countryside, dotted with ancient woodlands and glittering lakes, Castle Leslie Estate is one of the last great Irish estates still in the hands of its founding family. The Leslie Family arrived in Ireland in the 16th Century and bought the Estate at that time. Today, this Irish estate is led by the current custodian, Sammy Leslie. Her overwhelming desire is to protect the Estate for future generations.
Company Culture
Castle Leslie Estate has been officially recognised as one of the Best Workplaces in Ireland™ and a Great Place to Work® for the last three years. It boils down to trust. Great Place to Work helps organisations quantify their culture and produce better business results by creating a high-trust work experience for all employees. Their unparalleled benchmark data is used to recognise Great Place to Work-Certified™ companies and the Best Workplaces™. Everything they do is driven by the mission to build a better world by helping every organization become a Great Place to Work.
One of Castle Leslie Estate’s finest assets is its employees, and we are always looking for very friendly, highly skilled and professional staff to join our existing team. A flexible attitude, excellent inter-personal and customer service skills are key requirements. We provide a competitive salary, an excellent working environment and unique benefits for the right candidates.
Company Benefits
Vacation, Paid time off, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, A diversity program, Free parking, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Event tickets, Preferential room rates, Family and friends rates, Discount on meals purchased , Discount on spa treatments or products, Discount in gift shop, Long service recognition, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Work With Charities, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme, Annual performance review, Culture of recognition, On the job learning, Progression opportunities, Bereavement leave, Long service awards, Staff celebration events, Company employee App
Salary
Starting from €15.00 per hour
