Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding
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Career Opportunities


Join our team!

We appreciate your interest in coming to work with us! Current job openings can be found below. Click the links below to view job descriptions for current openings:

Administrative Assistant

STAR is seeking candidates for a full-time Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will be housed in the admin building of the STAR facility, Monday-Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and will interact with staff and guests on property to assist with general office admin duties. This position will require some evening and weekend work for select events and functions throughout the year. This position reports to the Director of Operations.

If you are interested, please apply on Indeed via the link below or submit your resume and letter of intent to [email protected].
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Part time CTRI instructor

STAR is in search of the right candidate to join our team as a Part-Time Instructor. The instructor must be certified through PATH Intl. as a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor. The candidate must have strong horsemanship, instructional, and communication skills to teach mounted and unmounted Equine Assisted Services a minimum of 3 hours a week but no more then 20 hours a week.

If you are interested, please contact our office at 865-988-4711 or submit your resume and letter of intent to [email protected].
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CTRI ​mentorship program

Are you interested in becoming a PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI)? 

The PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (CTRI) processes were developed for professionals who want to work within the equine-assisted services (EAS) fields. This may include mounted or unmounted work ethically partnering individuals with an equine to obtain therapeutic outcomes. PATH International CTRIs have met established criteria and standards of practice in the field. They must demonstrate a solid knowledge of disabilities, health related conditions, horse management and equestrian skills expertise and instruction, and human-animal interactions necessary for their role within this profession. 

STAR will mentor you to prepare you for the PATH International certification exam. This is a six month to two-year process based on where you are evaluated at and the amount of time you have to dedicate to the program. The requirements for becoming a CTRI can be found on the PATH International website. 
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Internship opportunities

Typically, intern candidates are enrolled in a degree program at a college or university and the internship is designed to fulfill coursework requirements. Because of the professionalism and diversity of our staff and services, we are able to meet the needs of students with a wide range of interests.

Some recent examples of areas of study include:
​Recreational Therapy, Animal Science, Child Development, Non-profit and Social Work, Occupational & Physical Therapy Field Work, Therapeutic Riding, Equine Science, & more. 
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Shangri-La Therapeutic Academy of Riding
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11800 US-11
Lenoir City, TN 37772
 (P)  865.988.4711   (F)  865.988.4712
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  • About
    • Our Story
    • Our Board
    • Our Staff
    • Our Herd
    • Careers
    • Testimonials
    • News >
      • STAR in the news
      • Newsletters
      • Annual Reports
  • Support
    • DONATE
    • Naming Opportunites
    • Wish List
    • Horse Lease & Donation
    • Additional Ways To Help
  • VOLUNTEER
    • Volunteer Information
    • Disability Information & Resources
  • PROGRAMS
    • Therapeutic Riding
    • Heroes & Horses
    • Minis In Motion & Reflections
    • STRIDES
    • Equine Assisted Learning
    • Contracted Services
    • Lesson Payment
  • Events
    • Calendar of Events
    • Bridles and Blue Jeans
    • Songwriters in the Round
    • Annual Horse Show >
      • Participant Pictures
    • Craft & Tack Sale
    • Clinics & Workshops
    • Benefits
  • Contact Us