Equine Manager

Noble House Hotels & Resorts•Gateway, CO

10d•$57,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Discover a place where wonder, adventure and relaxation meet. Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa rests on 180 acres in the red rock canyons of western Colorado. 72 room luxury Resort with amenities that include lodging, dining, UTV and Jeep tours, horseback riding, & full service spa. Our peak season runs from March through the end of November. Candidates should be accomplished riders, love speaking with people from a variety of backgrounds, and be ready and willing to pitch in with all ranch maintenance necessary to keep our small ranch running smoothly. Manage and care for a herd of 20 horses as well as 5 donkeys, 4 sheep and 3 goats. Conduct thorough daily examinations of each horse, addressing any health or behavioral concerns Perform routine equine care duties, including picking hooves, grooming and administering basic treatment as needed Handle communication with farriers, vets, feed delivery and anything horse related. Assist on trail rides as a wrangler as needed Utilize expertise in equine behavior to train horses and correct bad habits effectively. Training and scheduling of staff. Assist in developing and implementation of equine activities; evaluates programming, suggesting modifications. Assist in scheduling events. Works with team members in a variety of ways to assist with research, operations, security and educational programs. Ranch up-keep: cleanliness and maintenance of all areas, including fencing, corals, stables. Responsible for reporting any issues with facilities, equipment, livestock and operations in general to Resort Management. Responsible for the purchase and quality of all horses in the string. Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and at any time of day. Always maintain positive guest relations. Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction. Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas. Able and willing to perform other tasks to maintain productive and successful work environment; complete and submit necessary paperwork, read posted notices on bulletin board; attend meetings and trainings. Create and adhere to an annual budget based off forecasted room nights and business needs. Willing to help in other areas of the resort as part of the management team when needed.

Requirements

Previous ranch management required
Proven experience in managing and caring for a large herd of horses
Strong background in equine health, training, and behavioral management
Familiarity with caring for other livestock, donkeys, sheep, and goats
Valid driver's license, and ability to drive tractors and horse trailers
A propensity for maintaining cleanliness and order.
High school graduate or equivalent
Fluency in English both verbal and non-verbal
Perform job functions with attention to detail, speed and accuracy
Prioritize, organize and follow up
Be a clear thinker, remaining calm and resolving problems using good judgment
Understand guest's service needs
Work cohesively with co-workers as part of a team
Work with minimal supervision
Exert physical effort in transporting 50 pounds, sometimes over head
Endure various physical movements throughout the work areas

Responsibilities

Manage and care for a herd of 20 horses as well as 5 donkeys, 4 sheep and 3 goats.
Conduct thorough daily examinations of each horse, addressing any health or behavioral concerns
Perform routine equine care duties, including picking hooves, grooming and administering basic treatment as needed
Handle communication with farriers, vets, feed delivery and anything horse related.
Assist on trail rides as a wrangler as needed
Utilize expertise in equine behavior to train horses and correct bad habits effectively.
Training and scheduling of staff.
Assist in developing and implementation of equine activities; evaluates programming, suggesting modifications.
Assist in scheduling events.
Works with team members in a variety of ways to assist with research, operations, security and educational programs.
Ranch up-keep: cleanliness and maintenance of all areas, including fencing, corals, stables.
Responsible for reporting any issues with facilities, equipment, livestock and operations in general to Resort Management.
Responsible for the purchase and quality of all horses in the string.
Anticipate guests' needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and at any time of day.
Always maintain positive guest relations.
Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
Able and willing to perform other tasks to maintain productive and successful work environment; complete and submit necessary paperwork, read posted notices on bulletin board; attend meetings and trainings.
Create and adhere to an annual budget based off forecasted room nights and business needs.
Willing to help in other areas of the resort as part of the management team when needed.