Equine Coordinator

Pathfinder Ranch•Mountain Center, CA

6d•$18 - $21

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Manager, the Equine Program Coordinator will assist in the overall administration and oversight of equine program and farm . The major responsibilities of this position include the following but are not limited to: Responsibilities Personnel orientation, evaluation, scheduling and management Create and coordinate summer camp program schedules and activities Continual evaluation of programs and resources Oversee training and wellbeing of herd and farm animals Assist in selecting herd and farm aquisitions Maintain accurate program records and logs Ensure the security and safety of camp grounds, facilities, and program equipment associated with the summer camp program Coordinate with other department employees and managers as needed Disseminate all pertinent information to department employees Ongoing communication with the Summer Camp Manager for policy and standards direction, departmental development and relevant business Inventory and request equipment acquisitions as needed Provide positive public relations on behalf of Pathfinder Ranch and serve as the liaison between the Ranch and client groups Communicate and coordinate with Camper parents/guardians Comply with Health and Fire Department regulations, organizational policies and accreditation standards Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Exhibit the ability to work well within the Pathfinder Ranch organization and with other employees
Must be self-motivated and complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
Previous work experience within an organized camp, outdoor education program or similar setting
Must be proficient with computers (including spread sheets, word processing, email, and web browsing)
Able to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing)
Able to effectively supervise staff
Must have a valid driver’s license, able to operate a motor vehicle, and be insured on company insurance policy
Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends, and evenings
Hold and maintain current child and adult First Aid, CPR and AED certifications from a nationally recognized provider (at least 50% of the course must be in-person with a practical skills session)
18 years of age or older
Exerting and lifting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently
Work in excess of 8 hours per day
Ability to perform duties for entire shift (8 or more hours)
Ability to work on steep and uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow
Ability to work with horses, livestock and other animals
Ability to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard.

Responsibilities

Personnel orientation, evaluation, scheduling and management
Create and coordinate summer camp program schedules and activities
Continual evaluation of programs and resources
Oversee training and wellbeing of herd and farm animals
Assist in selecting herd and farm aquisitions
Maintain accurate program records and logs
Ensure the security and safety of camp grounds, facilities, and program equipment associated with the summer camp program
Coordinate with other department employees and managers as needed
Disseminate all pertinent information to department employees
Ongoing communication with the Summer Camp Manager for policy and standards direction, departmental development and relevant business
Inventory and request equipment acquisitions as needed
Provide positive public relations on behalf of Pathfinder Ranch and serve as the liaison between the Ranch and client groups
Communicate and coordinate with Camper parents/guardians
Comply with Health and Fire Department regulations, organizational policies and accreditation standards
Other duties as assigned