What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced trainers and barn manager position at Lake Oconee Equestrian Center?
About Us: We are Georgia’s Lake County largest, most sustainable and most exclusive equestrian center. Often referred to as “A Ritz Carlton™ for horses”, we are a private club, offering social memberships, boarding, lessons and trail rides on 155 acres (plus 450 neighboring acres). Our location at Lake Oconee, near the Reynolds Ritz Carlton, Reynolds Lake Oconee and several exclusive lakefront private communities compliments the many lifestyle choices in the area. Providing a safe, enjoyable and healthy environment for horses and riders alike is the owners foremost priority and passion. Living quarters are available.
Experienced English Trainer
o Show experience and student rider competition wins are of advantage when applying
o Gentle training experience and multiple years of horsemanship are expected
o Horse health knowledge is of advantage (please include certifications or courses taken)
o Duties include groundwork, stall cleaning and preparation, tack maintenance, lessons and arena preparation
o Trail ride experience is an advantage
o Grooming: Thoroughly grooming horses, including brushing, clipping, and bathing as needed.
o Horse Handling: Safely handling horses for tacking, untacking, riding, lessons, and trail rides .
Experienced Hunter/Jumper Trainer
o Show experience and student rider competition wins are of advantage when applying
o Gentle training experience and multiple years of horsemanship are expected
o Horse health knowledge is of advantage (please include certifications or courses taken)
o Duties include groundwork, stall cleaning and preparation, tack maintenance, lessons and arena preparation
o Trail ride experience is an advantage
o Grooming: Thoroughly grooming horses, including brushing, clipping, and bathing as needed.
o Horse Handling: Safely handling horses for tacking, untacking, riding, lessons, and trail rides .
Experienced Horse Barn Keeper
The appearance and cleanliness of our barns, arenas and trails is our business card. We are seeking a professional dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Barn keeper. Duties include: stall and fence upkeep, cleaning stalls and waterers, trail inspection and maintenance as well pasture upkeep with our state-of-the-art machines. Hay delivery and proper, timely feeding following our schedules is also part of the responsibilities. Living quarters are available for qualified individuals.
Teamwork, positive attitude, passion for horses and for a clean working environment are prerequisites for this position. Valid driver’s license is required.
We perform background checks for all positions.
Benefits:
● On-property living accommodations.
● Competitive salary.
● Exceptional facility and team
● Opportunity to work with horses on a daily basis.