Barn Associate Job High Point area,North Carolina USA,Social Work

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Description

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 Serious Fun Children's Network and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

The Barn Associate will assist with various duties as they relate to the management of the barn facility, animals and riding programs at Victory Junction. The Barn Associate position will work to help ensure that all facility standards, compliance and programming in the barn are upheld to the highest level.

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

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.

Position Requirements

10+ Years work experience

Barn Associate

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