What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wrangler - Seasonal position at Palomar Christian Conference Center?
Description
Responsible to help in the oversight of all horse-related camps and activities, including management of the herd, wrangler staff, program development, health and safety, training, riding programs, classes, barn, pasture, and equipment management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Stable & Facility Management
- Barn/facility maintenance and cleaning.
- Pasture maintenance and cleaning.
- Equipment care – i.e. clean, oil, repair and replace tack as needed.
- Seasonal inspection of horse vehicles, trailers, and carts.
- Must take part in the fire evacuation plan for the specific area assigned.
Health/Management of the Herd
- Provide essential veterinary care and work in concert with PCCC approved Large Animal Vet.
- Follow the assigned feeding schedule and nutritional needs of the herd and senior animals.
- Appropriate grooming of horses.
- Fly/insect management.
- Maintain written horse health records.
- Maintain veterinary supplies.
- Report supply needs to Director (feed, medical, etc.)
Safety
- Notice and correct safety hazards to campers, staff, and horses.
- Be able to know when a horse is unsafe for a particular rider.
- Report to the Horsemanship Director campers having difficulties or are not feeling well.
- Enforce all barn rules and safety procedures daily.
Horse Training
- Ride horses as needed.
- Follow directions for the correction of bad behaviors.
- Scheduled schooling.
- Seasonal conditioning.
- Help train new horses under the direction and supervision of the Horsemanship director.
Trail Rides
- Welcome and orient guests.
- Evaluate the riding skills of guests.
- Safely match a suitable horse with the rider’s ability and mental state.
- Prepare them for their lessons.
- Conduct a safe, enjoyable, and successful ride/lesson.
Program Camps
- Assist in the direction of activities at the barn during Horse Camp.
- Responsible for keeping wranglers in training and campers on task.
- Teach lessons for wranglers-in-training in coordination with Horsemanship Director.
- Assist in the development and implementation of horse curriculum – i.e. vaulting, horse science, etc.
- Assist with the Showdeo as directed by the Horsemanship Director.
- Welcomes and greets parents and oversees the safety of family members at the facility.
- Works in conjunction with the Horsemanship Director to develop existing and new horse programs.
- Participates in program camp activities as directed.
- Is in direct communication with Horsemanship Director.
* These duties are not exhaustive; with consideration of the job requirements and employee’s skills, this job description may be amended at the discretion of the employee’s immediate supervisor.
Requirements
- Demonstrates a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ, exercising personal faith through consistent daily living in accordance with God’s Word.
- Understands the mission of Palomar Christian Conference Center and is in agreement with its Statement of Faith, and submits all other goals and desires to that main goal.
- Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Possesses interpersonal skills such as are required to maintain positive relations with both staff and guests.
- Possesses excellent customer service skills and presents a professional appearance and demeanor.
- Possesses strong attention to detail and organization while managing multiple priorities.
- Is proficient in basic Microsoft applications (Windows, Office, etc.)
- Must have (3) three years prior work experience in a related field.
- Must have extensive horse experience and understand horse behavior.
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. and move a minimum of 100 lbs.
Typical Work Schedule
- As a FLSA Exempt position, the Head Wrangler may be expected to work more than 8 hours a day, depending on the needs and schedules of the campers.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required by their immediate supervisor to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities.
