Equestrian Operations Attendant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Mountain Equestrian Center is seeking an Equestrian Operations Attendant to support daily facility operations, ensure guest safety, and maintain cleanliness during all posted hours. You will assist with feeding, grooming, turnout, and routine maintenance under the supervision of the Campus Recreation management.

This position requires current Liberty University student status, CPR/First Aid, and horse experience.

Qualifications

• Current Liberty University student is required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required.
• Prior horse experience (ownership, stable work and/or professional equine experience) required.
• Ability to work up to 18 hours per week.
• Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night).

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer safety and facility cleanliness during operational hours.
• Communicate issues to the Equestrian Center Manager on shift.
• Assist with feeding, watering, grooming, and turning out horses as directed.
• Maintain clean restrooms and public spaces; stock supplies.
• Assist with maintenance of equipment and facilities; support events and operations, including evenings/weekends.
• Work as a team member and support Campus Recreation operations.

Skills

Horse experience

Customer service

Reliability

Education

Current Liberty University student

Job description

The Equestrian Operations Attendant is responsible for performing operational tasks and maintaining facility cleanliness at the Liberty Mountain Equestrian Center. They will ensure that all policies are followed by guests and that all safety measures are being implemented at the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for ensuring customer safety, facility cleanliness, effective operations, and a high level of customer service, at the Equestrian Center, during operational hours. Assist in the maintenance and adherence of risk management procedures and policies at the Equestrian Center, ensuring compliance with University policies. Assist with Equestrian Center facility maintenance, including but not limited to feeding, watering, grooming, and turning out horses as directed. Effectively communicate any issues or customer complaints to the Equestrian Center Manager on shift. Responsible to ensure clean and organized indoor/outdoor facilities through stocking supplies and maintaining clean restrooms and public spaces. Responsible to assist with maintenance of the Equestrian Center equipment and facilities, including regular cleaning. Regularly assist with events and operations during evening, nights or weekend hours. Attend all required Campus Recreation trainings and meetings. Perform all other tasks assigned by the Assistant Director of Operations to assist with Campus Recreation operations and programming. Work effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU's mission.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Minimum Qualifications

• Current Liberty University student
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification
• Prior horse experience (ownership, stable work and/or professional equine experience)
• Ability to work up to 18 hours per week
• Availability to work a variety of different shifts (weekends, early morning, afternoon, late night)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years prior horse experience (ownership, stable work and/or professional equine experience)
• Experience in a customer service position
• Experience working in the equine industry

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information to other staff, students and visitors.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Ability to be punctual and reliable.
• Strong organizational skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and inform supervisor as necessary.
• Ability to recognize potential hazards and prevent them.
• Ability to observe early signs of illness in horses and administer basic first-aid.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• Frequently required to stand for extended periods of time. Must be able to work in all-weather, possible inclement outdoor conditions.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and move around the Equestrian Center.
• Handle horses, equipment and/or materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct operations.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is an outdoor setting in all-weather conditions. Work will be performed at variable temperatures and may include exposure to sun and dust. Noise level is generally moderate with occasional higher levels from equipment.

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is an outdoor setting in all-weather conditions. Work will be performed at variable temperatures and may include exposure to sun and dust. Noise level is generally moderate with occasional higher levels from equipment.

Driving Requirements

No driving is required for this position.

Time Type

Location

Pay Rate

Starting at $12.77

Student employees are paid at least the current Virginia minimum wage per hour. Pay may vary by position and department based on job responsibilities, required skills, available funding, and market conditions.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.