AHR Program Supervisor – Winter Park

About the NSCD:

We are Colorado’s most comprehensive provider of adaptive outdoor experiences. We offer more programs, in more places, in more ways that change lives. The National Sports Center for the Disabled is a leading provider of adaptive outdoor recreation experiences committed to helping individuals with disabilities, their caregivers, and the broader community rethink ability. Through the power of adaptive innovation, recreation, and Colorado’s great outdoors, we are transforming lives, families and communities and creating a world that celebrates each person’s abilities.

Our exhilarating adaptive outdoor experiences help participants make the very most of their passion, their talents, and their aspirations. They discover a renewed sense of confidence, reignite the pure joy of play, and find motivation to try new things, meet new people and believe in their own abilities. With industry-leading adaptive equipment, renowned coaches, instructors and volunteers and unmatched mountain and metro programs, we change the perceptions of athletes of all levels and help them, and the world, #Rethink Ability.

The AHR Program Supervisor manages operations of the Adaptive Horseback Riding program including planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation phases. The AHR supervisor coordinates custom groups, weekly programs, and camps; mentor staff and volunteers; and supervises the NSCD instructors, interns, and volunteers associated with the AHR program. The Program Supervisor directs client services instruction.

The job duties of this position are performed personally, in cooperation with your supervisor, and/or in coordination with other staff. Additional work functions and duties may be assigned.

• Supervise the AHR program, staff, participants, and volunteers on a daily basis in the Adaptive Horseback Riding program.
• Create and plan programming tailored to participant and Agency needs.
• Implement, monitor, and enforce safety standards established by NSCD policies and procedures. Set example by consistently following safety procedures and utilizing appropriate safety equipment.
• Supervise and oversee program operations including coordinating equipment, vehicles/transportation, facility and activity schedules, scheduling instructors for daily and long-term assignments, and providing direct instruction as needed.
• Assess participants for appropriate activities and adapted equipment needs.
• Document and evaluate program benefits as well as participant, staff, and intern performance.
• Develop and implement training programs for staff, volunteers, and interns.
• Oversee the permitting process and off-site facility arrangements for programs.
• Proactively work with the Customer Service team and the Director of Operations to facilitate excellent and responsive program delivery by providing input on program lesson availability, and participant evaluation for suitable programming and appropriate equipment needs.
• Assist in the development and promotion of recreation programs.
• Attend clinics and continuing education classes specific to programs.
• Attend all required NSCD training sessions and meet standards to pass training.
• Maintain and enforce safety standards established by NSCD policies and procedures. Set example by consistently following safety procedures and utilizing appropriate safety equipment.
• Create and maintain a friendly, congenial, and helpful attitude while effectively dealing with guests and other employees.

• Maintain the health and safety of all horses in the care of NSCD.
• Lead daily care, feeding, and watering of all horses.
• Recruit leased horses for the summer program, exercise/train horses as needed.
• Secure winter boarding for NSCD owned horses.
• Arrange horse healthcare such as veterinary services, medications, hoof trims, etc.
• Order and distribute horse feed and hay.
• Maintain the arena, tack room, feed room and yurt for safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain an accurate record of horse behavior and care.
• Operate heavy equipment including standard shift tractor, truck, and trailer.
• Maintain equipment: bridles, saddles & pads, helmets, equine care equipment, generator,…