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Job Id:
169
# of Openings:
1
JOB TITLE: Barn Manager - Seasonal
SUPERVISOR: Camp Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Seasonal
JOB TITLE: Barn Manager - Seasonal
SUPERVISOR: Camp Director
CLASSIFICATION: Exempt, Seasonal
SETTING: Camp
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
- May 26 - August 11
- Required: Onsite 8:00 am - 6:00 pm daily
- Preferred: Lives onsite for the duration of the season
- Manages a herd of 14 leased horses, manages an instructor team of 3-4, teaches riding and equine care sessions daily
- Pay $78 per day or $468/week
- Must be at least 21, must have reliable transportation, must be authorized to work without visa sponsorship
- Certifications: None required
- Benefits: Paid training, onsite housing
- Skills: General riding skills, equine management, teaching
SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Barn Manager ensures delivery of a successful equestrian program that provides a quality, creative, challenging, and progressive riding program to campers. The Barn Manager ensures that all horses are taken care of, with the appropriate daily use, feed schedules and medication dosages.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops and implements the equestrian program, including riding lessons, equine care, and barn management.
- Maintains awareness of camper and staff behavior always, enforcing safety regulations and procedures.
- Assesses rider ability using CHA guidelines to determine riding level. Assesses soundness and riding level of horses.
- Trains and supervises Riding Instructors and Equestrian Counselors.
- Performs daily care of horses and coordinates care with staff, veterinarians, and vendors.
- Manages the herd including feeding, watering, grooming, medication, and exercise when appropriate.
- Maintains all horse records and medical reports, including recommendations.
- Cleans the barn and all tack and barn equipment.
- Participates in all-camp activities such as campfires, flag ceremonies, and programs.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 21 years of age.
- Member of GSUSA or willingness to become so.
- Belief in the mission of GSUSA and GSGI.
- Certified or ability to become certified in CPR/First Aid.
- CHA Level 2 certificate or documented experience with horses.
- 1 year of experience working with children in an equestrian setting, including lessons and equine care.
- Interest in caring for children in an outdoor setting.
- Demonstrates sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in supervising others in a community or outdoor setting.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent health and stamina.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Able to walk and stand for long periods of time on walkways and trails that may be uneven.
- Able to carry, lift, push, pull, or otherwise move heavy objects, supplies, or luggage.
- Able to recognize, respond to and care for visible and verbal signs of children’s and horse’s distress.
- Able to share living space with others and eat meals in a large, noisy environment.
- Able to address stressful situations appropriately in a fast-paced, interactive environment.
- Emotionally resilient and capable of appropriate and sustained mental, emotional and social interactions in a constantly changing, youth-centered and community living setting.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- The work week is generally Sunday-Friday, with some Saturdays required.
- Hours are irregular and extended based on camp needs.
- Workday is predicated by the unit’s daily schedule. May require overnight stays per medication or care requirements.
- Requested time off will be coordinated with the Camp Director.
- Cell phone usage is extremely limited and may not be used outside of the staff lounge area, including overnight without permission from the Camp Director.
- Extreme weather and temperatures may be encountered daily.
- This position is an “on-site,” “on-duty” job 24 hours a day, except on scheduled time-off.
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