Equine Facilitator - Full-time

Hyatt Hotels Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary room nights

Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

Hyatt Hotels Corporation is seeking an Equine Facilitator to lead Equine Program offerings and provide high-quality care for horses at their Tucson location. Responsibilities include assisting with Equine programming, maintaining facility standards, and ensuring guest satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have extensive horse handling experience, public speaking skills, and a willingness to engage with guests. Benefits include complimentary room nights, insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Extensive horse handling experience and willingness to learn.
• Skilled in public speaking and engaging audiences.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist with Equine Program offerings.
• Provide high quality care to horses and maintain facilities.
• Engage with guests to promote the Equine Program.

Skills

Horse handling experience

Public speaking skills

Job description

Summary

The Equine Facilitator demonstrates a commitment to providing high quality programming and a commitment to caring for guests, vendors and human and horse colleagues so they can be their best. This role is responsible for leading or assisting with assigned Equine programming and the care and upkeep of horses, ranch facilities and all related duties associated with maintaining an excellent equine facility.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist/co-facilitate with private and group Equine Program offerings as assigned
• Work cooperatively with the team to take excellent care of guests, vendors, colleagues, horses, tack, equipment and facility
• Maintain guest confidentiality in all guest interactions
• Provide high quality horse care to ensure the health of the herd, including but not limited to feeding, daily grooming and horse wellness checks to identify distress, illness, lameness, injury, etc., assisting with vet visits, hoof care practitioner visits, observation of herd dynamics, and doctoring
• Work cooperatively with team members to share an even distribution of work responsibilities related to maintenance and upkeep of ranch facilities, grounds and equipment
• Adhere to Attendance and Tardiness policy; adhere to policies for paid and unpaid breaks
• Prioritize a welcoming, congruent, and safe environment at the ranch for guests, colleagues, vendors, and horses
• Proactively engage with guests to promote the Equine Program, including but not limited to timely arrival at designated pick-up areas
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Complimentary room nights
• Unlimited discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance on 30 th day of employment
• 401K with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off policy
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Access to resort facilities including spa services, programs, hiking trails and gym

Qualifications

• Extensive horse handling experience, comfortable working with a variety of horses, demonstrate willingness to learn new ways of working with horses without use of force or coercion; expert knowledge of equine body language, calming signals, communication and safety. Demonstrate desire and willingness to continue learning
• Able to partner with horses at liberty as co-facilitators of experiential sessions with humans; and to articulate the role of the horse human partnership in the context of equine facilitated learning
• Able to lead or assist with small group discussions with an experiential learning focus and be fully engaged in listening to and processing guest experiences, while keeping all group members engaged and included
• Skilled and comfortable with public speaking, engaging an audience; or with a demonstrated interest in developing proficiency in these areas
• Able to create a safe physical and emotional space for guest and horse interactions
• Able to lift, push and pull 100 lbs. on a daily basis and work in all kinds of weather conditions including extreme heat, wind, dust and cold
• Ability to sit with uncomfortable emotions without panicking; demonstrating mindful awareness of self and others
• Willing and able to work weekends and holidays
• CPR/First Aid certified preferred

Please provide a resume with your application, and cover letter that highlights the ways your experience and interests make you a great fit for this position.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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