Equestrian Coordinator

Equestrian Coordinator

Camp Kern 

Oregonia, OH

Full-Time/Hourly Non-Exempt

 $16.00-$19.20/Hour

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.