Barn Program Manager

Victory Junction•Randleman, NC

About The Position

Victory Junction is a year-round camp facility that provides fully accessible on-site and off-site programming for children with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families. Victory Junction's adaptive, intentional programming includes summer camp, family weekends, day programs, equine therapy, pediatric patient outreach, and partner programs. By removing all barriers, Victory Junction welcomes children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions to experience camp fun, all in a medically safe environment. Victory Junction is a member of SeriousFun Children's Network and is accredited by the American Camp Association. The Barn Program Manager will assist with various duties as they relate to the management of the barn facility, animals and riding programs at Victory Junction. The Barn Program Manager position will work to help ensure that all facility standards, compliance and programming in the barn are upheld to the highest level.

Requirements

Minimum of an associate degree is preferred
Experience working in a therapeutic riding program / CTRI certification is preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must have strong public relations skills
Must be multitask orientated
Must be a team player
Must be able to read and write English
2 plus years of Equine experience
Must Know equine first aid and common signs of illness and lameness
Must be able to clean stalls, groom and tack up a horse independently both English and western
Must have riding experience
Preferred candidate has basic beginner riding lesson instructor experience
Must be comfortable leading horses to and from pastures and in a lesson for minimum of 30 minutes
Must have a valid Driver’s License
Prospective employees meet medical requirements as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a therapeutic riding program / CTRI certification is preferred
Preferred candidate has basic beginner riding lesson instructor experience

Responsibilities

Assist with the overall upkeep of the barn (cleaning, pressure washing, stalls, etc.)
Assist the Barn Director with the Therapeutic Riding program: Recruitment, volunteers, leading horses, and any other tasks/duties assigned
Assist the Barn Director with continued plans of care of the program animals after any injury or illness
Assist the Barn Director with daily maintenance of the program's horses, such as riding, lunging, and bodywork as needed
Actively participate with the Program Team’s development, coordination and facilitation of volunteer and staff orientation
Ensure all safety protocols in the barn are in place and always enforced
Support all camp programs including Family Weekends, Special events, respite programs and summer programs
Communicate with the entire program department any specific needs or changes as they relate to the barn program
Assist Program Team in the coordination and facilitation of all safety and operational Orientation sessions
Ensure an atmosphere for developing good morale, well-being and teamwork among the camp family is attained
To adhere to and implement the policies and procedures of Victory Junction
Be an active team player and contribute/promote a positive, professional culture for all
Foster a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Any other duties assigned