Ranch Program Director
The Ranch at YMCA Camp Ernst is looking for an experienced & dynamic new Program Director to lead & execute all aspects related to the management of a high-quality summer camp equestrian program, including hiring barn staff, seasonal horsemanship lessons, trail rides, and the ranch volunteer program. If you are a self-starter, team player, trail rider, servant leader, kid magnet, horse-lover & camp person, you are just who we are looking for.
Salary range is $44,200 - $49,700/year.Benefits for FT employees include free family membership, health & dental insurance, time-off benefits, program discounts, and optional retirement savings plan.
Responsibilities:
- Plan, execute, evaluate and continually refine year-round and summer ranch programs.
- Provide care for herd of 28+ horses and equipment, including food (hay and grain), ferrier and veterinarian care.
- Interpret and supervise safety and health regulations. Supervise performance of ranch camp staff and help with their transition to and participation in the program.
- Maintain good public relations with parents of campers.
- Ensures that high quality programs are offered, program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
- Secure supplies and equipment for effective program operation.
- Provide for upkeep of assigned program facilities and equipment.
- Assume all other responsibilities as deemed necessary or assigned.
Qualifications:
- College education or applicable experience working with horses in and around programs for children.
- Minimum of three (3) years experience in supervision, coordination and implementation of equine programs.
- CHA certification, or ability to obtain within first six (6) months.
- Skills in administration, marketing, staff supervision and member/volunteer involvement preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in order to maintain harmonious relationships with staff members, volunteers, program participants and the general public.
- Must be able to handle multiple tasks and be creative, motivated, self-starter with the ability to lead and motivate others.
- Must possess the physical capabilities necessary to throw hay, mount/dismount from horses, and manage the physical demands of leading an equestrian program.