Stable Manager

Culver Academies; Culver (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

On-site health clinic

Life Insurance

403b retirement plan

Fitness center

Paid time off

On-site meals

Laundry & dry-cleaning services

Store discount

Tuition remission

Job summary

Culver Academies in Culver, Indiana, seeks a Stable Manager to lead daily care of a 94-horse Horsemanship program and supervise up to 16 riders/grooms.

You will plan schedules, ensure a fit and healthy herd, and coordinate with the Horsemanship Director to deliver training outputs. The role requires strong communication and people management.

Benefits include comprehensive health options, on-site facilities, and a strong commitment to staff development.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of experience in stable yard management with over 50 horses.
• Must be an effective communicator, able to interact in a professional manner.
• People management experience leading a team of 12+ employees, including hiring and coaching.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety regulations.

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 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.

Skills

Stable yard management

People management

Effective communication

Scheduling & planning

Driver's license

Education

Equine management degree 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.
Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students.

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.
Culver Academies is a private boarding school. We enroll students and employ faculty and staff from across the United States and around the world. We are seeking diverse talent to support our mission and enrich our learning environment. At Culver, we are always looking to strengthen our organizational leadership by adding outstanding talent to our faculty and staff whose passion is to serve our students.
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: Culver offers much to complement your pay. 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. At Culver we seek to support your whole self –mind, spirit, and body, which is why you have access to our on-site Fitness Center, impressive personal time off with 10 paid holidays, 200 hours of paid vacation time, and professional development opportunities to support excellence in your craft. 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.