Barn Manager

Barn Manager - This is a position which benefits from an equine science degree as well as a working knowledge of horses, general maintenance skills and solid communication skills. Everyone shares responsibility for the animals and the condition of the facility. This is an excellent opportunity for a person with great leadership skills, firm belief in teamwork, excellent multi-tasking skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.

Expectations include:

• Horse care - first aid, overall health - feeding, administer medications, manage turnouts, keep horses in good physical condition, manage workload of horses and maintain all horse vet records, etc.
• Boarders - deal with all boarder issues, constant communication with them and friendly positive interaction, resolve any barn issues, etc.
• Barn maintenance - stalls, general overall upkeep - maintain indoor arena to excellent riding conditions, overall barn cleanliness, maintain outdoor arena to specifications and paddocks, manage all aspects of the upkeep of the grounds, etc.
• Fiscal Responsibility – work with Accountant to manage barn in a fiscally responsible manner. Participate in annual budget preparations, provide weekly/monthly updates on barn activity and report on variances to budget.
• Member of management team – participate in meetings to discuss barn strategies, operating challenges and goals, identifying revenue streams, brainstorming solutions, etc.
• Provide show support - maintain jumps, help on show days, etc.
• Run day-to-day operations of the barn – responsible for staff schedule, supervision of all barn staff (they report to the barn manager) & approval of timecards, ensure all barn chores are completed, order all necessary items related to the day-to-day farm activities, deliver paperwork to office 2x/week (M & F), daily chores. Will need to be available on an emergency basis and fill gaps in the schedule.
• Barn promotion & sales - maintain FB page and help to update website, create positive atmosphere to increase boarders at the facility
• Provide assistance with lesson program – potentially on days when instructors are at shows. Work closely with instructors & trainers to promote positive environment for students and horses.
• This position will also require close working relationship with barn owner and coordination of care for the personal animals of the owner in the owner’s absence.

Additional Responsibilities include:

• Daily upkeep and maintenance of barns, stalls and grounds
• Keeping stable area tidy, sweeping, raking and watering
• Adhering to feeding, cleaning and supplement schedules
• Holding horses for vet and farrier
• Daily exercise of animals
• Administering of prescribed medication and general first aid
• Facility maintenance and fixes
• Grooming & bathing of animals
• Monitoring horses for health and soundness
• Help with problem animals

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Work Location: In person