What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Ranch Manager position at Blue Star Ranch?
Title: Assistant Ranch Manager
Position: Full Time Salaried with Benefits (Salary Commensurate with Experience).
Reporting to: Ranch Manager
A luxury private estate in Western North Carolina is seeking a full-time Assistant Ranch Manager.
The Estate is 160-acres with 8 horses and 12 buildings. The principals live on-site seasonally and host several high-end events throughout the season. The Assistant Ranch Manager along with additional staff is responsible for the oversight and coordination of these events, working with the Ranch Manager. This position will also help overseeing the work of the Ranch and the day to day barn operations. All employees and events are held to a 5-Star Standard. The Assistant Ranch Manager in coordination with the Ranch Manager is responsible for training and maintaining these standards across all Ranch, the facilities, and employees throughout the year.
Our horses are used in our events as part of our equine coaching program. Equine coaching preformed by our principle uses natural horsemanship to move a horse around an arena at liberty. This position requires regular riding, ground work, barn management experience, and hospitality.
Applicant should have 5 years of professional horse training/lessoning experience, background in equine management, budgeting, experience working with high-end equine facilities, and a passions for first-class customer service. We have a great group of seasoned horses along with a decided Ranch staff.
Benefits Include:
-Competitive pay
-Health Insurance
-401k
-Paid Time Off
-Paid holidays available
-Lodging TDB
Position Requirements:
-Strong leadership, managerial and interpersonal skills.
-Experience working and training at a 5-star Standard
-Experience managing 6 or more employees.
-Background in natural horsemanship.
-Familiarity with budgetary bookkeeping.
-Computer familiarity with Google and Office suites.
-Experience maintaining precise records, overseeing budgets, managing staffing and vendor calendars, and reporting weekly/monthly expenses.
-Valid Drivers’ License
- “On call” availability
-Equine medical knowledge (I.M, I.V shots)
-Experience driving a truck and trailer
Full job duties are outlined below, including but not limited to:
-Hiring and Termination of Ranch personnel, as need
-Oversight of training program of all new staff in each department
-Onboarding of new staff and proper filing of new hire paperwork
-Task delegation for larger projects
-Employee conflict resolution
-Yearly budget development and budget oversight throughout the year for proper spending
-Management of barn staff to ensure proper training and care of the horses
-Help keep the horses in exercise program
-Scheduling of staff for adequate daily and event coverage at the Ranch
-Upholding and enforcing all policies and procedures
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Extended hours
- Holidays
- Nights as needed
- Weekends as needed
- Year round work
Experience:
- Equine: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Cashiers, NC 28717: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person