Stable Manager

Culver Academies; Culver (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits including medical, ret

Free on-site Health Clinic with free,药

Job summary

Culver Academies, located in Culver, Indiana, seeks a Stable Manager to oversee daily care of a 94-horse herd within the Horsemanship program. You will lead up to 16 rider/grooms and 4 second-shift grooms, schedule work patterns, and coordinate with the Director of Horsemanship to maintain a fit, healthy herd delivering training outputs.

This role requires strong leadership, compliance with health and safety standards, and occasional overnight travel.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of stable yard management experience with horses.
• Degree in equine management or equine science preferred.
• Effective communicator with professional interaction.
• People management experience leading 12+ employees; hiring, development, coaching.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred; clean driving record.
• Willingness to travel on overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Organize and manage daily care for a herd of 94 horses.
• Schedule and supervise up to 20 staff across 7 days.
• Collaborate with Director of Horsemanship to keep herd fit and healthy.
• Ensure training outputs meet program requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Health & safety compliance

Planning & organization

Computer proficiency

Driver's license

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in equine management or equine science

Tools

CDL license preferred

Job description

Welcome to the home of LEADERS

Mission:

Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

Welcome to the home of LEADERS

Mission:

Culver educates its students for leadership and responsible citizenship in society by developing and nurturing the whole individual, mind, spirit, and body, through integrated programs that emphasize the cultivation of character.

Located on the shore of Lake Maxinkuckee, Culver Academies encompasses 1,800 acres of green hills and woodlands, and a historic collegiate-like campus with beautiful Gothic architecture. Our location in Culver, Indiana, offers the best of both worlds; a beautiful, serene setting with access to large cities nearby, including the home of the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana. We are also less than two hours away from Chicago and Indianapolis.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Stable Manager organizes and manages all aspects of the daily care for a herd of 94 horses stabled and at grass within the Horsemanship program. Responsible for the daily management of up to 16 rider/grooms and the second shift grooms (4) including all scheduling of working patterns 7 days a week and reporting. Works collaboratively with the Director of Horsemanship to ensure Culver maintains a fit and healthy herd to deliver the required training in all outputs.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of experience in stable yard management with over 50 horses.
• A degree in equine management or equine science is preferred.
• Must be an effective communicator, able to interact in a professional manner
• People management experience leading a team of 12+ employees. This includes hiring, development, coaching, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Effective planning and organizational skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• Current valid driver's license, trailer/CDL license preferred, clean driving record.
• Available for travel on overnight trips.

TOTAL REWARDS:

• Our health benefits include medical (Health Savings Account available), dental, and vision insurance options offered at extremely affordable rates and one of our most valued offerings is our FREE on-site Health Clinic including various FREE generic medications.
• Financial planning benefits include Life Insurance and a 403b retirement account with a very generous company match.
• Culver also offers FREE meals in the dining hall, limited laundry and dry-cleaning services and a discount at the Campus Store and Uniform Shop.
• A strong Tuition Remission Program and scholarship opportunities are available for your eligible children attending both schools and camps.

Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.