Assistant Barn Manager

Description

The Assistant Barn Manager is responsible for providing Leg Up Farm horses and facility with the best daily care and management.

• All daily care of the horses; including feeding, mucking stalls, turnout, blanketing, etc.
• The Assistant Barn Manager will work with the Barn Manager to ensure all shifts related to horse care and barn maintenance are covered.  This includes working with the equine staffing team to meet coverage needs.  It also means that if coverage cannot be secured, the shift falls to the Assistant Barn Manager ad Barn Manager to complete.  They are expected to work in tandem to ensure fair and equitable shift coverage amongst the staff.
• Maintaining medical records for each of the horses.
• Routine maintenance of riding spaces to include watering and harrowing.
• Routine grooming and/or medical treatments for horses as assigned.
• Basic maintenance in equine spaces as needed.
• Completion of weekly and monthly barn tasks as assigned.
• Examines each animal for signs of sickness or inquiry; follows departmental protocols if any adverse conditions exist.
• Maintains neat and orderly riding areas, tack room, feed room, and aisles.
• Assist in training of new barn assistants.
• Oversees the activities of barn staff and volunteers
• Assist with managing inventory.
• Communicates with volunteers in a positive and respectful manner.
• Assists with training and education of new and existing volunteers.
• Solicits volunteer feedback; encourages volunteer interaction on a consistent basis.
• Maintains an environment conducive to volunteer safety.
• Serves as a role model and mentor to equine volunteers – expresses appreciation and gratitude for their service.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED- Required
• Minimum five years' experience riding, managing and/or training horses- Preferred
• Completion of new staff orientation trainings-Required
• Mandated Reporting and Child Abuse Training-Required
• First Aid & CPR Certification-Preferred
• Current State Child Abuse History Clearance- Required
• Current State Police Record check- Required
• Current Federal Criminal History Background check (FBI Fingerprinting)- Required
• Initial Physical Examination - Required
• Compliance with drug testing & satisfactory test results- Required
• Valid PA Driver's License, proof of automobile registration and required insurance- Required
• Basic computer literacy skills including word processing, spreadsheets and emails - Required
• Excellent skills in verbal and written communication - Required
• Basic mathematic skills - Required
• Highly detail-oriented, able to work independently, multi-task, enjoy interfacing with other staff at all levels - Required
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community - Required
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of protected health information (PHI) and proprietary business practices - Required
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team and in a client-centered, developmental, environmental model of therapy - Required