Horse Manager
Camp Henry, Newaygo, Michigan, 49337, USA
- Type
- Salary
- $28,000-$41,000
- Work Type
- Permanent
- Work Time
- Full-time
- Live-In
- Live-In Optional
- Bring Own Horse
- Training Available
- Non-Smoker
- Job No
- 409782
- Status
- Looking
- Posted
- 7/28/2023
- Updated
- 7/31/2023
- Expires
- in 26 days
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The Horse Manager will collaborate with the Program Director and be involved with the Administrative, Equine, and Program components of the Horse Program at Camp Henry. Administrative: Budget, Staffing, Supervision, Volunteer Recruitment and Management, Record Keeping. Equine: Feeding, Herd Health and Vet Care, Tack and Equipment, Horse Facilities. Program: Plan and Lead Horse Experiences, Train Staff, Develop Programs.
Daily Roles/Responsibilities | Serve as the point person for all of our Horse Programming. Be the face and leader of our horse program during summer camp, with school groups, with retreat groups, and within the community. Day to day support of our herd’s health (feeding, coordinating and supporting vet and farrier visits, etc.) During horse specific programming times, work with our campers/guests to provide horse experience with a combination of trail rides, pony rides, wagon rides, herd meet and greets, etc. Ability to work with a variety of ages and abilities of riders. Helpful if you can teach riding and ground lessons and can work horses to keep them prepared for riders and events. Work collaboratively with other staff members to support and contribute to other camp programs.
Organizational Roles/Responsibilities | Knowledge of and ability to support other staff with prioritizing our herds’ health and safety. Scheduling staff to support horse programming, feeding, vet and farrier visits. Budgeting for hay/grain, horse sales/purchases and tack. Training staff on horse care and management. Maintaining herd/program records. Manage horse sponsorship program to help supplement the horse program budget. Develop and cultivate relationships with volunteers and community organizations. Advance current program offerings/create new programming that gives more people opportunities to have a Camp Henry Horse Experience.
Interested applicants please send a cover letter and resume to Jake, Executive Director, jake@camphenry.org
Requirements
Certification CPR/First Aid/BBP (ability to obtain in the first 60 days of hire) Have a driver's license and a Michigan Chauffeur's License (or ability to obtain in first 60 days of hire) CHA (level 2) or AAHS certification (Within the first 90 days of Hire) PATH or CHA Therapeutic Riding Certificate (within the first year of hire)
Required Key Skills
- Riding
- Driving license
- First-Aid
- Equine First-Aid
- Lunging
- Bandaging
- Teaching
- Exercising
- Natural Horsemanship
- People Skills
Required Expertise
- Working with children
Accommodation
Housing & Meals
Housing may be available on-site for this position. On-site housing includes rent and basic utilities.
If on-site housing is not available, Camp Henry can assist the Horse Manager in finding appropriate local housing – and compensation will be set at the off-site
https://camphenry.org/images/pdf/2023_Horse_Manager_Position_Description_72323.pdf
Job Benefits
Salary $28,000 to $35,000 if living on-site in Camp Henry housing $34,000 to $41,000 if living off-site
Compensation range dependent on years of experience, CHA Certification and level, and previous leadership/supervisory background
Employee Benefits Individual coverage for Health Insurance and Dental Plan FLEX or HSA plan available for employee to designate salary deduction for pre-tax medical expenses Earned Time Off (ETO), 18 days annually 8 paid holidays annually Retirement contribution after one year of service Available at employee’s expense Double or family coverage for Health and Dental plan Vision plan for any member of employee’s family Life insurance Long Term Disability Insurance
- Employer No
- 409781
- Name
- Camp Henry
- Website
- https://camphenry.org/
- Location
- Newaygo, Michigan, USA
- Facility Type
Camp Henry has a 50 year history of offering horse experiences during our traditional summer camp programs. We have had our own year-round herd for the past 7 years and have made significant investments in our horse programming operations, including building a new 15,000 s.f. covered riding arena, as we seek to grow and enhance our horse program offerings in the summer and year round.
Camp Henry’s Mission Statement: To provide life changing experiences for all in a Christian environment