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Assistant Equestrian Director
Akron Area YMCA —Clinton, OH
- $43,888 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
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Assistant Manager of Equine Programs
Achievement Centers for Children —Strongsville, OH
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Ranch Lesson Assistants & Instructors
Akron Area YMCA —Clinton, OH
- $10.70 an hour
- 18 years or older
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4perfect pawz pet services ltd —Bedford, OH
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Schneider Saddlery —Chagrin Falls, OH
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4perfect pawz pet services ltd —Bedford Heights, OH
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Assistant Equestrian Director

Akron Area YMCA -
Clinton, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$43,888 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Computer operation
Horse care
Desktop applications
Working with youth

Full Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Utilizing CHA Standards this position is responsible for teaching students with a variety of experience. This will encompass our overnight and day summer camp, and our year-round lesson programs. Responsibilities include: supervising staff, teaching lessons, grooming, tacking, general horse care, feeding, maintenance, and customer service.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for the safety of participants in and around the ranch area

2. Reports to work on time, dressed in appropriate attire

3. Assist with hiring, training, supervision and evaluation of all part-time and seasonal ranch staff and volunteers

4. Assist with the maintenance of trails, fences and pastures

5. Responsible for properly tacking and grooming horses for trail rides and lessons

6. Cleans and inspects tack for wear and tear. Replaces or repairs when necessary

7. Teaches horsemanship and mounted lessons using positive and safe techniques.

8. Tracks student progress and communicates with parents/guardians

9. Use CHA and Herd standards to help students grow and learn

10. Communicate with staff, volunteers, and parents in a positive and supportive demeanor.

11. Helps maintain record keeping on Horse Health, Horse usage, Volunteer Hours, lesson student testing

12. Supervise volunteers, part-time and seasonal staff

13. Lead and or support birthday parties, special events, and trail rides

14. Complete all other jobs as assigned

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS | ABUSE PREVENTION:

Upholding the YMCA’s commitment to the safety and well-being of youth in our programs is a core responsibility of all staff regardless of position.

1. Attend required abuse risk management training.

2. Screen employees and volunteers for abuse risk according to policies and procedures.

3. Train, supervise, and require adherence of employees and volunteers to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.

4. Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback about boundaries with consumers.

5. Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations.

6. Respond quickly and seriously to all reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.

7. Communicate the YMCA’s commitment to abuse prevention.

8. Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Communication & Influence: Understands the perspective of others and selects appropriate communication methods suitable to the individual needs of those receiving message. Interprets language effectively.

Engaging Community: Recognizes and articulates that the Y is a not-for-profit, charitable organization committed to serving the entire community.

Inclusion: Embraces all dimensions diversity by treating all people with dignity, compassion and respect. Creates a safe environment in which others feel welcome and respected.

Project Management: Organizes project resources or deliverables to best meet intended goals and outcomes. Delivers a high-quality experience to project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 21 years of age

Must have at least three years prior horsemanship experience to include, teaching of lessons, riding horses, horse care, tacking, and handling

2-year or 4-year Equestrian College Degree preferred

Must display maturity, good judgment, and be safety oriented, organized and mild mannered to work with horses and children

Must have at least a basic understanding of computer software such as: Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office and Publisher

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Indoor and frequent outdoor work, including all outdoor weather conditions with frequent exposure to dust, dirt, hay, mud and animal feed

Frequently lifts and carries up to 50 lbs.

Frequently assists child and adult riders up to 250 lbs. onto horseback

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; but can occasionally be loud

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

Tasks that involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids/waste, or tissues; including those of barn animals

Sitting and standing for long periods as well as stooping, squatting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and climbing

Walking up to 2 miles at a time without a break or rest

Ability to do computer work for extended periods of time

Verbally communicates to groups and individuals in indoor and outdoor settings

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