The Equestrian Operations Attendant is responsible for performing operational tasks and maintaining facility cleanliness at the Liberty Mountain Equestrian Center. They will ensure that all policies are followed by guests and that all safety measures are being implemented at the facility.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for ensuring customer safety, facility cleanliness, effective operations, and a high level of customer service, at the Equestrian Center, during operational hours.
• Assist in the maintenance and adherence of risk management procedures and policies at the Equestrian Center, ensuring compliance with University policies.
• Assist with Equestrian Center facility maintenance, including but not limited to feeding, watering, grooming, and turning out horses as directed.
• Effectively communicate any issues or customer complaints to the Equestrian Center Manager on shift.
• Responsible to ensure clean and organized indoor/outdoor facilities through stocking supplies and maintaining clean restrooms and public spaces.
• Responsible to assist with maintenance of the Equestrian Center equipment and facilities, including regular cleaning.
• Regularly assist with events and operations during evening, nights or weekend hours.
• Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings.
• Perform all other tasks assigned by the Assistant Director of Operations to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Liberty University student
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Prior horse experience (ownership, stable work and/or professional equine experience)
• Ability to work up to 18 hours per week
• Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years prior horse experience (ownership, stable work and/or professional equine experience)
• Experience in a customer service position
• Experience working in the equine industry

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information to other staff, students and visitors.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Ability to be punctual and reliable.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and inform supervisor as necessary.
• Ability to recognize potential hazards and prevent them.
• Ability to observe early signs of illness in horses and administer basic first-aid.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in all-weather, possible inclement outdoor conditions.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and move around the Equestrian Center.
• Handle horses, equipment and/or materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct operations.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

• The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is an outdoor setting in all-weather conditions. Work will be performed at variable temperatures and may include exposure to sun and dust. Noise level is generally moderate with occasional higher levels from equipment.

Driving Requirements

• No driving is required for this position.