Equestrian Coordinator

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Claryville (NY)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 23,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/ Vision insurance

Biweekly PTO and sick time

Onsite gym access

Free meals during work hours

403(b) Smart Saving plan

Company paid Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Pet insurance

Shared housing benefits

Job summary

Frost Valley is seeking an experienced Equestrian Center Manager to oversee horses, operations, and facilities at the Main Camp and East Valley Ranch. The role focuses on caring for a herd of 20–90 horses, maintaining full facilities, and staffing multiple equestrian programs.

Weekend trail rides and summer camps are part of the scope. You will supervise seasonal barn managers, recruit staff, ensure safety, and collaborate with other departments to deliver high-quality equestrian programming for

Qualifications

Must be 21 years of age or older.
Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
Experience in equestrian industry such as teaching, managing a barn or overseeing equestrian staff.
Experience in YMCA or camp setting preferred.
Hold equestrian certification and First Aid/CPR certification (certifications can be earned upon hire).
Excellent communication and organization skills, able to lead a team and work with children, staff and families.
Valid US Driver’s License and ability to pass internal FV driver training.

Responsibilities

Oversee herd of 20–90 horses throughout the year, including care, feeding and veterinary coordination.
Manage barn operations, facilities, records, and safety standards.
Supervise two seasonal barn managers, summer staff, and per diem weekend staff.
Coordinate with other departments for equestrian needs and program delivery.
Oversee weekend equestrian programming and on-call responsibilities for urgent needs.
Update and implement CHA and ACA standards and best practices in horse programs.

Skills

Horse care

Team leadership

Record keeping

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

This position works with the Equestrian Manager to oversee horses, operations, and facilities of the Equestrian Center at Main Camp and East Valley Ranch. The main focus is on maintaining and caring for a herd of 20-90 horses (varies by season), full equestrian facilities, and staffing for several equestrian programs. This position will directly oversee weekend trail rides and provide support for several programs such as overnight summer horse camps, horse day camps, and week day horse programs.

Requirements

Maintain and care for a herd of 20-90 horses throughout the year (varies seasonally), including feeding, farrier visits, veterinary care coordination, etc.

Determine appropriate categories for each horse based on temperament, training and physical condition i.e. staff use only, beginner friendly, retire, sell, etc.

Maintain accurate records on each horse such as health history, training and usage

Work in conjunction with the Associate Director of Community Programs & Equestrian related staff training, including documenting staff abilities, upholding safety standards, and modeling appropriate behavior with horses and guests

Join in regular care and upkeep of barn, pastures, fences, equipment and all related work to ensure equestrian center is clean, well-functioning and up to standard

Oversee weekend equestrian horse programming in spring and fall, including on-call responsibilities for urgent equestrian needs

Implement all CHA and ACA standards and best practices in the horse industry; update all program quality standards

Update and revise equestrian programming as necessary to serve guest needs and ensure high program retention

Assist in interviewing, hiring, training and ongoing supervision of two seasonal barn managers, summer seasonal equestrian staff, as well as help recruit and supervise per diem weekend staff

Coordinate with other departments regarding equestrian department needs i.e. maintenance, summer camp, programmatic departments

Work with school and weekend groups as needed

Demonstrate good judgment in decision-making

Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Community Programs & Equestrian

Embrace the Frost Valley character values and mission of the organization

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be 21 years of age or older

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent experience

Possess relevant experience in equestrian industry such as teaching, English or Western riding, managing a barn and/or overseeing equestrian staff

Background working in a YMCA or camp setting preferred

Hold equestrian certification from a nationally recognized equestrian organization, as well as First Aid/CPR certification (certifications can be earned upon hire at Frost Valley)

Excellent communication and organization skills, successful working under pressure, able to lead a team and work well with children, other staff, and families

Possess a valid US Driver’s License and be able to pass internal FV driver training

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and walk up to 10 miles a day

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

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

FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

PAY RANGE: $16.50-$17.00 plus shared housing benefits

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