Canyon Lake POA
POSITION TYPE: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PAY RATE: Salary $68,640, plus housing and benefits
EFFECTIVE DATE: May 20, 2025
STATUS: Open Until Filled
Purpose
Ensures that the maintenance of the community’s equestrian center meets the standards established for appearance and boarding purposes. Supervises two (2) full-time stable hands in the feeding and cleaning of horses, maintenance of stalls, arenas, and grounds. The duties of the equestrian manager are performed under the direction of the Director of Operations and Operations Manager.
Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities
- Oversees and directs the maintenance and/or repair to water lines, corrals, arenas, fencing, weed abatement, and runoff water is flowing properly.
- Ensures that up to fifty-four (54) horses are fed twice daily, automatic waterers are providing water, and the stalls are cleaned once daily.
- Professionally communicates with horse owners, follow up with request, discuss matters.
- Ensure equestrian center is always kept in a clean, safe, and organized manner.
- Understands Cal OSHA requirements for safety and for handling of materials and applies this knowledge to help prevent accidents and illness related to the work.
- Monitor horses throughout the day for any signs of distress and illness (24/7) and immediately report concerns to the horse owner and their noted emergency contacts if necessary.
- Monitor and order or pick-up supplies supplies; hay, shavings, PDZ, waterers, rakes, buckets, hoses, nozzles, etc.
- Enforce equestrian center rules. Must be thoroughly knowledgeable with boarding agreements and liability releases.
- Groom arenas three times weekly, monitoring water needs for dust control.
- Maintain pasture area, round pen, and hot walker. Reporting any lighting concerns to operations department for their follow through.
- Ensure entry gates are opened by 6:30am and closed at 10pm nightly along with a health check for all horses 24/7.
- Other projects and duties as assigned.
Education/ Experience/Requirements
- High School graduation or equivalent.
- Five years of horse related experience.
- Basic knowledge of safety procedures, environmental health procedures.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
- Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with all departments and employees.
- Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect. Accepts responsibility for own actions.
- Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things.
- Member Service – Manages difficult or emotional member situations; Responds promptly to member needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
- Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.
- Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings on time.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity – Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Safety and Security – Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
- Initiative – Volunteers readily; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Other
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry a minimum of 75 lbs.
- Must be able to work out of doors for long periods of time in any kind of weather.
- Must successfully pass a physical exam, substance abuse screening and background check
- Have a valid California driver’s license.
- Available for emergencies for various kinds of situations.
TO APPLY:
Please forward cover letter & resume to our email address. Or click link in header to apply. You can also call for more info.
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