Assistant Barn Manager – Equestrian Center Operations

Randolph-Macon College; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

AD&D

Disability Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Barn Manager to join the Equestrian Center. The role supports horse care, pasture and facility maintenance, and supervision of staff, working closely with professional staff, veterinarians, farriers, students, boarders, prospective students, and visitors.

The ideal candidate has outstanding knowledge of horses, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to assist the Barn Manager in maintaining a safe, well-run facility.

Qualifications

• Prior experience managing or working in a professional barn environment.
• Experience working with and handling horses.
• Experience managing a top competition barn and top competition horses preferred.
• Exceptional knowledge of horse care and welfare.
• Veterinary knowledge and ability to administer IV and IM injections, perform wound care and bandaging, and provide other routine horse care.
• Ability to make effective decisions in emergency situations involving horses and humans.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks based on general instructions, and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Strong communication and motivational skills, with the ability to work effectively and maintain positive relationships with students, co-workers, visitors, guests, and other members of the College community.
• Ability to operate several types of machinery, including tractors, front-end loaders, and post hole diggers, as well as drive a pick-up truck with trailer.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing basic farm and pasture maintenance and supervising farm/stable workers, including creating and prioritizing daily tasks and responsibilities.
• Assisting with staff scheduling for full-time, part-time, and student workers and providing scheduling support in the absence of the Barn Manager.
• Monitoring horses for emergency wound care, lost shoes, injuries, illness, and other health concerns, including coordinating veterinary and farrier needs.
• Managing school horses and tending to their daily needs, including feed schedules, special dietary and care needs, pasture rotations, turnout schedules, and necessary veterinary and farrier services.
• Monitoring supplies and inventory, including feed, shavings, hay, and other barn supplies, and coordinating procurement and purchasing with the Barn Manager.
• Communicating professionally with boarders, College staff, outside vendors, hay and feed suppliers, farriers, veterinarians, students, prospective students, and visitors to the Equestrian Center.
• Performing and overseeing farm and facility maintenance, including dragging arenas, maintaining riding rings, cutting grass, and other necessary grounds and barn maintenance.
• Managing day-to-day safety and security measures and assisting with the preparation and management of horse shows and Equestrian Center events.
• Assisting the Barn Manager with maintaining accurate and up-to-date records for all horses and the overall daily operation of the Equestrian Center, including other duties as assigned.

Job description

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Barn Manager to join the Equestrian Center. The role supports horse care, pasture and facility maintenance, and supervision of staff, working closely with professional staff, veterinarians, farriers, students, boarders, prospective students, and visitors.

The ideal candidate has outstanding knowledge of horses, a strong commitment to safety, and the ability to assist the Barn Manager in maintaining a safe, well-run facility.