What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wrangler/Trail Ride Trainer position at The Club at Las Campanas?
Scope:
Assist in managing Trail and lesson Horse Operations at Las Campanas, including Kids Camp and member lessons ; Responsible for horses and equipment used for LC horse program and Kids Camp; Assist in preparation and implementation of curriculum for Kids Camp; Assist in preparation and implementation of curriculum for Lesson Program,; Instruct riders participating in LC Trail Rides and Kids Camp; assist and guide Interns; Maintain established quality and service standards for members. Haul truck and trailer with LC horses and/or member horses to offsite rides or events.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Maintain the “trail area” in a clean and tidy condition, including the horse pens.
- Maintain the horses used in the LC Trail Program, including:
- Ride at least one time (three times if not being used on trails) per week every horse in the LC Trail Program.
- Rotate the horses used as guide horse, so that every horse in the LC Trail Program is used in that capacity.
- Acknowledge scheduled rides, identifying which horses are used on a particular ride, based on rider’s weight and declared experience.
- Groom and saddle horses for trail rides.
- Have horses ready to go at scheduled time for trail ride. If ride is to go out at 10 am, ALL horses must be saddled and ready to go at 9:50 am.
- Following the ride, un-tack, groom and wash, as needed, both horses and tack.
- Distribute a post-ride evaluation form (to be created) to participants.
- Maintain records of all trail rides, including horses used, destination, time on the trail and a summary of evaluation observations.
- Monitor each horse’s feed and condition.
- Assist in scheduling and coordination of routine and emergency veterinary care and farrier care.
- Maintain the LC Trail Ride tack room and the equipment used for LC Trail Rides:
- Compiling an inventory of all equipment.
- Assuring that the equipment is safe, clean and appropriate.
- All equipment stored neatly and labeled for use on a specific horse.
- Arranging for necessary equipment cleaning, replacement and repairs.
- Work with the Equestrian Center Director to develop and implement the Kids Camp Curriculum.
- Work with the Equestrian Center Director to develop and implement the Trail and others Lesson Programs.
- Assist in the care of injured or ill horses.
- Assist with the promotions of Las Campanas Equestrian Center, including but not limited to appearances at special events, photo shoots, lay-outs, and marketing materials.
- Provide excellent customer service, welcoming and giving information about LC Trail Rides and member opportunities, including giving tours as needed.
- Continue to keep the Equestrian Center at the highest level of excellence in all programs for both children and adults.
- Make concentrated effort to expand knowledge base about specifics of the job.
- Help all members feel welcomed, “at home” and safe at the Equestrian Center.
- Handle member's questions and concerns professionally and courteously.
- Ensure that professional standards are adhered to.
- Immediately convey to the Director any concerns regarding horses, staff or members relating to the Equestrian Center.
- Assist in ensuring the Equestrian Center provides a safe environment for both members and their horses.
- Undertake other duties as assigned by Equestrian Center Director or other management.
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Relationships:
Internal: All Equestrian Center concerns: For effective communication.
External: Members / Guests: To provide excellent service.
Horses: Excellent care, custody and training at all times.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Professional background and expertise with trail horses and instructing preferred.
- Knowledge of taking care of horses, equipment and tack.
- Knowledge of the use and application of varied tack, supplies and machinery required.
- Experience driving a truck with a horse trailer preferred.
Certification and/or License Requirement:
- Valid state driver's license and clean MVR
- Current First Aid certificate with CPR certification (or within one year of hire)
Required Skills:
- Professional standard of excellence of horse care required.
- Excellent oral and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to read, comprehend and carry out instructions, both written and oral.
- Ability to communicate clear instructions, both written and oral.
- Ability to interact with members, guests and staff on all levels in a professional, positive, friendly and confidential manner.
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing situations
- Working knowledge of safety around members, guests, students and horses.
- Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
- Ability to work around animals.
Working Conditions:
- Flexibility is required in working nights, weekends and holidays.
- Required to work in a fast-paced, potentially changing environment.
Physical/Cognitive Activities:
- Ability to bend, stoop, walk, lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work around animals.
- Ability to work in a dust and hay environment.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment with fluctuating temperatures.
- Ability to work in an outdoor environment on rugged un-even terrain.
- Ability to visually observe and react to the condition of the surroundings.
Travel Requirements:
- Moderate
Organizational Structure:
Reports to: Director of Equestrian
Subordinates: Interns
Job title also known as: N/A
