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Forest View Farms Employment Application

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Forest View Farms
James Larson
16717 S. Lockwood Ave
Tinley Park, Illinois 60477

Head Lesson Instructor/Trainer/Director

Forest View Farms
Tinley Park, Illinois

Since 1950 our focus has remained the same; we bring horses and people together in a safe and friendly environment at affordable prices. We have all the building blocks in place to greatly expand our lesson program to provide all levels of riding lessons to our community. We are seeking a Head Instructor to stack those blocks into a powerful, leading-edge program and to then nurture it as it thrives.

What We Are Looking For:
  • Someone who is comfortable working with and leading other 
    instructors as well as parents and children.
  • A proven instructor/trainer background.
  • Preferred experience in all disciplines, but will consider others.
  • Preferred advanced show experience, but will consider others.
  • An effective and passionate leader, who is comfortable with 
    instructing other trainers as well as children;
  • A leader and mentor with an inclusive style, whose former 
    students want to keep in touch;
  • Someone who can turn a vision into reality, and who will then 
    nurture those visions as the organization stabilizes into its new 
    roles;
What’s In It for You?
  • The opportunity to use the sum of your life’s experience and 
    knowledge to expand a successful business into a one-of-a-kind 
    facility, and to then stabilize that new creation and watch it grow;
  • A staff that is ready to be mentored and encouraged to grow with 
    the organization and meet the needs of the community;
  • Work with a stable that has a strong local presence and 
    reputation, poised to become the leading lesson stable in the 
    state.
  • An unsurpassed working environment;
  • An attractive and competitive compensation package, 
    commensurate with your ability and experience;

Livery Director

Forest View Farms
Tinley Park, Illinois

This person will be involved with every aspect of the livery operation. Oversee staff, trail rides, barn and grounds chores, working with boarders and the public. Insure proper care of the livery horses responsibilities include: grooming, bathing, saddling and tack equipment. Be in charge of hiring livery staff and creating schedules and job responsibilities.

Friendly, upbeat personality and willing to work hard doing something you love. Must be able to take direction as well has have the initiative to get things done on your own. This is a fast paced position that requires you to be well organized and able to multi task and make quick decisions. Mature, career minded individual is key for this position.

Must have previous Equine and Riding experience; 
Salary commensurate with ability and experience.

**Prices and rates are subject to change without notice**
**Forest View Farms is fully insured**