What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horse Barn Manager position at Capall Equestrian Center?
The Barn Manager is responsible to oversee the proper care of horses and supervise employees. They are responsible for ground maintenance and upkeep of the barn. The Barn Manager must be highly skilled in all aspects of horsemanship and possess a solid working knowledge of basic medical treatments, equine nutritional needs, and equine behavioral management techniques.
The Barn Manager is responsible to cover staffing of the barn seven days a week and on holidays. Coverage is provided through the Barn Manager position itself along with part-time stable hands. The Barn Manger is responsible for scheduling stable hands and ensuring the barn has appropriate staff coverage at all times.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage completion of daily chores on chore check list with stable hands
- Participate in daily chores as needed (including daily feeding, blanketing, turnout, etc.)
- Supervise and train barn staff
- Manage Employee schedule
- Handle & train young horses (including grooming and tacking)
- Drive Truck/Trailer to and from veterinarian, local trails, show grounds if needed
- Complete administrative duties related to liability waivers and any other necessary barn paperwork
- Handle the schedule of routine and emergency veterinarian visits and farrier visits
- Administer IM/IV medication as needed (Eye drops, oral meds, etc.…)
- Assist with veterinarian treatments
- Grooming/Braiding as needed
- Wrapping & Bandaging
- Warming-up & exercising horses (depending upon skill level)
- Barn Maintenance & Upkeep (Stall, Pasture & Paddock Cleaning required)
- Ordering supplies, equipment, and feed
- Hay Management & Ordering
- Manure Management
- Pasture Management
- Maintain Indoor Arena and water/drag footing
- Coordinate repair of broken fence boards, equipment such as automatic waters, etc.
- Communicate with property owners effectively and responsibly
- Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EDUCATION
- Minimum age 21
- Minimum 3 years barn management experience or equivalent equine industry experience
- Ability to lift and transport weights from 10lbs – 50lbs without issue
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
- Team Player
- Strong Communication skills
- Responsible work ethic
- Fitness and Stamina are required and important to keep up with the physical demands of the position
- High School Diploma or equivalent/Equine Studies or Equine Certification preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
Experience:
- Equine: 3 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Akron, OH 44333 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20