Barn Program Manager

Victory Junction, Inc.; Randleman (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Victory Junction is seeking a Barn Program Manager to oversee barn operations, horses and riding programs on site. This role supports the Barn Director in safety, care plans and daily maintenance, and coordinates volunteers and staff orientation.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of equine experience, riding ability, and strong communication and teamwork. CTRI or related credentials are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree preferred
• CTRI certification preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong public relations skills required
• Multitask oriented and able to manage multiple priorities
• Team player who can collaborate with diverse groups
• Must be able to read and write English
• 2+ years of equine experience
• Know equine first aid and signs of illness and lameness
• Able to clean stalls, groom and tack up horses (English and Western)
• Must have riding experience
• Basic beginner riding lesson instructor experience is a plus
• Comfortable leading horses to/from pastures and in lessons (~30 minutes)
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Assist with the overall upkeep of the barn (cleaning, pressure washing, stalls, etc.)
• Assist the Barn Director with the Therapeutic Riding program: recruitment, volunteers, leading horses, and other tasks/duties
• Assist Barn Director with care plans for program animals after injury or illness
• Assist daily maintenance of program horses (riding, lunging, bodywork)
• Participate in Program Team development, coordination and volunteer/staff orientation
• Ensure all safety protocols in the barn are in place and enforced
• Support all camp programs including Family Weekends, Special events, respite and summer programs
• Communicate needs/changes to the program department regarding the barn
• Assist in coordinating and facilitating safety and orientation sessions
• Foster morale, well-being and teamwork among the camp family
• Adhere to and implement Victory Junction policies
• Be an active team player and promote a positive, professional culture
• Foster Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Any other duties assigned

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Public relations

Multitask oriented

Team player

English literacy

Equine experience

Equine first aid

Riding experience

Education

Associate degree

CTRI certification

Job description

Description

Victory Junction is a year-round camp facility that provides fully accessible on-site and off-site programming for children with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families. Victory Junction's adaptive, intentional programming includes summer camp, family weekends, day programs, equine therapy, pediatric patient outreach, and partner programs. By removing all barriers, Victory Junction welcomes children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions to experience camp fun, all in a medically safe environment. Victory Junction is a member of SeriousFun Children's Network and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

The Barn Program Manager will assist with various duties as they relate to the management of the barn facility, animals and riding programs at Victory Junction. The Barn Program Manager position will work to help ensure that all facility standards, compliance and programming in the barn are upheld to the highest level.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the overall upkeep of the barn (cleaning, pressure washing, stalls, etc.)
• Assist the Barn Director with the Therapeutic Riding program: Recruitment, volunteers, leading horses, and any other tasks/duties assigned
• Assist the Barn Director with continued plans of care of the program animals after any injury or illness
• Assist the Barn Director with daily maintenance of the program's horses, such as riding, lunging, and bodywork as needed
• Actively participate with the Program Team’s development, coordination and facilitation of volunteer and staff orientation
• Ensure all safety protocols in the barn are in place and always enforced
• Support all camp programs including Family Weekends, Special events, respite programs and summer programs
• Communicate with the entire program department any specific needs or changes as they relate to the barn program
• Assist Program Team in the coordination and facilitation of all safety and operational Orientation sessions
• Ensure an atmosphere for developing good morale, well-being and teamwork among the camp family is attained
• To adhere to and implement the policies and procedures of Victory Junction
• Be an active team player and contribute/promote a positive, professional culture for all
• Foster a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Any other duties assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of an associate degree is preferred
• Experience working in a therapeutic riding program / CTRI certification is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have strong public relations skills
• Must be multitask orientated
• Must be a team player
• Must be able to read and write English
• 2 plus years of Equine experience
• Must Know equine first aid and common signs of illness and lameness
• Must be able to clean stalls, groom and tack up a horse independently both English and western
• Must have riding experience
• Preferred candidate has basic beginner riding lesson instructor experience
• Must be comfortable leading horses to and from pastures and in a lesson for minimum of 30 minutes
• Must have a valid Driver’s License

Prospective employees meet medical requirements as a condition of employment.