What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Equestrian Director position at Akron Area YMCA?
Description
POSITION SUMMARY :
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Utilizing CHA Standards this position is responsible for teaching students with a variety of experience. This will encompass our overnight and day summer camp, and our year-round lesson programs. Responsibilities include : supervising staff, teaching lessons, grooming, tacking, general horse care, feeding, maintenance, and customer service.
OUR CULTURE :
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine : we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful : we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing : we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined : above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
The Akron Area YMCA stands with others in denouncing prejudice, racism, intolerance, and all other forms of discrimination. We are committed to our mission : To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. In the 150-year history of the Akron Area YMCA we have always and will continue to be dedicated to doing more, doing better, and thus becoming a champion of change in our community.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Responsible for the safety of participants in and around the ranch area
- Reports to work on time, dressed in appropriate attire
- Assist with hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of all part-time and seasonal ranch staff and volunteers
- Assist with the maintenance of trails, fences and pastures
- Responsible for properly tacking and grooming horses for trail rides and lessons
- Cleans and inspects tack for wear and tear. Replaces or repairs when necessary
- Teaches horsemanship and mounted lessons using positive and safe techniques.
- Tracks student progress and communicates with parents / guardians
- Use CHA and Herd standards to help students grow and learn
- Communicate with staff, volunteers, and parents in a positive and supportive demeanor.
- Helps maintain record keeping on Horse Health, Horse usage, Volunteer Hours, lesson student testing
- Supervise volunteers, part-time and seasonal staff
- Lead and or support birthday parties, special events, and trail rides
- Complete all other jobs as assigned
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | ABUSE PREVENTION :
Upholding the YMCA's commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES :
QUALIFICATIONS :
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
