Equine Supervisor

Description

Camp For All transforms the world for children and adults with challenging illnesses, disabilities, or special needs. We achieve this by intentionally delivering unique, truly barrier-free experiences throughout the year. Camp For All collaborates with more than 65 nonprofit organizations to enable nearly 9,000 campers and their families to discover life each year. Camp For All is recognized as a national leader in creating and providing proven life-changing experiences through a passionate and professional staff, cutting-edge facilities and innovative programming. 

Camp For All 

Job Description
The Equine Supervisor is responsible for the care, maintenance, and implementation of all equine program operations. They will maintain a clean, safe, and fun environment at the Ranch at Camp For All, where children and adults, with challenging illnesses or special needs, receive therapeutic horsemanship and outdoor education.

The Equine Supervisor is responsible for supervising part time and full time ranch staff. They are responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees. They will carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Camp For All policies and applicable laws.  

Responsibilities include assisting with interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 

Reports to  
The Equine Supervisor reports directly to the Chappell Hill Program Manager. 

Employment Type 

This is a full-time, non-exempt role.

Responsibilities

• Maintains care of 20-50 animals at the Ranch at Camp For All (including daily feeding, grooming, health needs, and exercise) 
• Trains horses and small animals to interact/behave appropriately around campers of all abilities 
• Maintains auxiliary ranch programs including Barnyard. 
• Evaluates, inventories, and orders equipment and supplies for the Ranch at Camp For All  
• Maintains facilities at the Ranch at Camp For All, including fence upkeep, arena care, cleaning facilities, trail care and maintenance 
• Understands use of required equipment, including riding equipment, driving/harness equipment, tractor and implements, driving a truck with trailer, off road vehicles (such as mule/gator) 
• Creates innovative programming for campers to receive therapeutic horsemanship and outdoor education  
• Researches and selects new animals to add to the program at the Ranch at Camp For All 
• Obtains required program certifications, including CPR training, Horseback Riding Instructor Training, PATH Instructor Certification  
• Supervises ranch staff, as well as program staff, in implementing riding/ranch programs 
• Leads staff and volunteers in accomplishing goals of Camp For All by setting a positive example and serving as a mentor 
• Communicates effectively to employees and delegates responsibilities 
• Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals 
• Develops, implements and maintains records of safety standards to be followed by all ranch and program staff, in accordance with Camp For All, the Texas Department of Health, American Camping Association (ACA) standards, and OSHA 
• Maintains ranch budget and schedules staff 
• Maintains flexible work schedule with the ability to work extended hours including weekends

Benefits 

Camp For All offers comprehensive benefits for full-time staff, including 100% employer-paid health, life, and long-term disability coverage. In addition, we provide dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance. Health savings account participants also receive an annual contribution of up to $1,000, broken into bi-weekly payroll contributions.

We are proud to offer generous paid time off, earned every pay period, along with (9) paid holidays and paid paternity leave. Eligible employees can also participate in our 401(k) plan, with an employer matching contribution of up to 4%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or five years related work experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience  
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in equine management/ supervision?  
• Experience working with special needs populations  
• Horseback Riding Instruction experience, training, or certification 
• PATH instructor Certification or the ability to obtain 
• Valid Texas driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move equipment and/or objects weighing up to 50 pounds regularly, or more than 50 pounds occasionally. 
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position during shift 
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions 
• Must be able to communicate effectively with campers, staff and volunteers to ensure immediate response to safety issues 
• Must be able to travel amongst camp property in a timely manner sufficient to maintain supervision and safety coverage of all equine activities, with or without reasonable accommodation