Equestrian Coordinator
Description
Equestrian Coordinator
Camp Kern
Oregonia, OH
Full-Time/Hourly Non-Exempt
$16.00-$19.20/Hour
Position Summary:
The Equestrian Coordinator at YMCA Camp Kern oversees the care of the horses and provides guidance to instructors on programming. The coordinator is required to be on site a minimum of two nights a week and on call for urgent and emergency situations on scheduled nights.
At the YMCA, 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:
- Provide excellent customer service to current and potential guests of Camp Kern.
- Focuses across departments and completes projects and scheduling to enhance guest experience and support Camp Kern staff.
- Ensure Equestrian Instructors and Barn Manager have the skills and training necessary to keep participants, employees, and horses safe and healthy while participating in equestrian programming.
- Oversee instructors as they maintain a herd, including maintaining feed, water, grain, supplements, wound care, and utilize the turnout board, etc.
- Report program hazards to the Equestrian Director and Maintenance Director and ensure hazards are addressed promptly.
- Coordinate any necessary outside appointments for horse care, including scheduling vet visits, farrier visits, barn staff monthly schedules, feed orders & pick up, shavings deliveries and purchasing necessary products needed for horse care or equestrian programming.
- Proactively solve problems.
- Communicates any suggestions concerns or incidents that may need follow-up in a timely manner.
- Hands-on experience handling horses with a good understanding of their nature and the ability to foresee dangerous situations.
- Knowledgeable and comfortable while riding both in the arena and on a trail.
- Belief that with the right support and access to quality programs and experiences, all young people can achieve at the highest level imaginable.
Core Expectations:
- Knows and administers the appropriate EAP (emergency action plan) for any situation, including first aid or CPR, work-related employee injuries, etc.
- Completes incident and accident reports as required.
- Takes an active role in the Annual Campaign.
- Follows membership retention practices of the branch.
- Is courteous and gives sincere attention to members by answering questions and providing positive and regular feedback to program participants.
- Knows the names of members and uses their names when speaking with them.
- Upholds guidelines as outlined in the Employee Handbook of the Association.
- Maintains appropriate certifications and records.
- Attends designated trainings and staff meetings.
- Carries out other duties as assigned by the Director or Management Staff.
- Notifies supervisor and reports suspicions of abuse or neglect to appropriate local public service agencies.
- All employees will adhere to all policies and protocols In the abuse prevention handbook.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required.
- A 2-year degree or applicable experience is preferred.
- Barn or ranch management and herd health experience.
- Must be able to cover the Barn management min 2 days a week for coverage.