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.

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Ranch Program Director