POSITION SUMMARY: The Barn Staff is responsible for the care of Frost Valley YMCA’s Equestrian Center at our Main Camp or East Valley Ranch property. This person will be responsible for the care of 20-50 horses. This position is also responsible for upholding the equestrian schedule for guests. During the spring and fall this position will assist with facilitating lessons and/or trail rides for the outdoor education and weekend groups that visit Frost Valley YMCA both at Main Camp and East Valley Ranch. As part of the Frost Valley staff team, this position may be required to assist with other programs as needed.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Care of the horse herd including feeding & grooming 
• Horse health checks
• Turn in, feeding, and turnout of horses
• Cleaning of the barn and all surrounding areas 
• Field & fence maintenance 
• Display basic riding skills and knowledge of Western and/or English riding
• Be able to mount and ride horses with minimal assistance
• Ability to teach riding lessons to beginner and intermediate riders
• Complete and submit all required documentation including, but not limited to, incident reports, vehicle logs, etc. in a timely manner.
• Ensure the highest level of safety is always maintained
• Create a safe and fun environment for guests 
• Commit to hard physical labor and sometimes adverse weather conditions
• Be physically fit and have the ability to lift 50 lb feed bags as well as hay bales
• Have a strong work ethic and desire to work with horses and children
• Participate as a positive role model in all YMCA activities and settings
• Maintain a friendly, cooperative, and professional relationship with your staff members or outfitters.
• Be a good role model for fellow staff and guests at all times. This includes modeling acceptable behavior, language, Frost Valley’s character values and outdoor standards.
• Embrace the Frost Valley YMCA’s character values. At Frost Valley YMCA, we are inclusive and diverse, caring and connected, honest and respectful, responsible and accountable
• Offer help and assist with any other duties as assigned for the success of Frost Valley.
• All other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 17 years of age or older
• Minimum 1 year working in the equestrian industry, including teaching lessons and caring for horses
• Previous experience working in a camp setting preferred but not required
• Possess excellent communication and organizational skills
• Be a strong leader and be able to work well with a team of others
• Be able to multitask and handle pressure well
• Enjoy working with teens, children, families, and other staff

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  
• The employee frequently is required to traverse rough terrain.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PAY RATES: Hourly pay $16.25 to $16.75 per hour (position schedule to begin mid-April through mid-June)  

DEADLINE TO APPLY: Rolling until position is filled

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