Horse Barn Program Coordinator

TIMEFRAME: March/April start to October 31

PAY RANGE: SALARIED, $33,007 - $41,259 per year pro-rated based on start/finish date

POSITION SUMMARY:

To ensure the safety and cleanliness of the ban and the surrounding areas. To be an assistant to the Horse Barn Director. Accountable to the Horse Barn Director and the Executive Director. Seasonal position typically April to October.

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Feed in the morning if you are first one at the barn and fill water buckets.
• Keep the outside water troughs clean and full.
• Notify Horse Barn Director immediately if something is unusual or atypical with the animals.
• Clean stalls/appropriately bed each horse.
• Groom horses and assist in preparing them for rides.
• Sweep, dust, cobweb and wipe off gates.
• Keep barn office swept and cobwebs down.
• Keep manure cleaned up.
• Bring in or turn out horses needed each day.
• Provide basic riding instructions to all guests before, during and after scheduled rides.
• Be a personable, informative guide to all guests.
• Assist Barn Director and Program Director with projects as needed.
• All other duties and requested by the Barn Director and Program Directors.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Program/Project Management
• Quality Results

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proficient horsemanship skills and riding ability.
• Knowledge of horse care and riding.
• Understanding of and ability to operate a barn facility.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills.
• Driver’s license.
• Over the age of 18.
• 2 years of experience preferred.

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.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Current driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Occasional travel, both local and national, may be required.