Stable Manager
The Stables Manager will oversee daily operations of the stables and care for farm animals.
Pay Rate: Based on experience
Class: Full-time, hourly
Hours: 25-35 hours/week
Stable Manager Expectations: The Stables Manager is responsible for ensuring the well-being of boarded animals while adhering to applicable laws and regulations. They must provide clean and safe living conditions for all animals, maintaining a healthy environment for boarders, guests, animals, and employees.
Reporting To: Managing Owner
Stable Manager Requirements:
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Two years of horse experience
- Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Ability to move and/or lift 70 lbs safely
- Capable of walking, standing, or lifting heavy objects repeatedly and for extended periods
- Ability to work independently while providing regular updates to management
Stable Manager Responsibilities:
- Create a safe equine environment for boarders and their horses
- Develop monthly schedules for employees
- Hire and train staff
- Manage finances and solve problems to meet or exceed budget targets
- Be on-call for emergencies
- Coordinate seasonal maintenance, such as winter sand and fall-time water tank heaters
- Submit receipts to the controller weekly
- Enforce barn and boarder contract rules
- Ensure proper care for boarded horses, including hay, water, grain, and shelter
- Maintain and oversee daily maintenance of stalls, paddocks, aisles, and water buckets
- Manage herd dynamics and monitor hay intake to prevent waste
- Source quality hay and grain, establishing supplier relationships and placing orders promptly
- Oversee regular maintenance activities, such as weed whipping, mowing, and snow removal
- Ensure the stables are well-stocked, cleaned, and organized
- Regulate and facilitate up-to-date vaccinations and Coggins for all boarded horses
- Maintain records, including boarder contracts, liability agreements, and monthly revenue
- Have emergency plans in place and stock essential supplies at all times
- Oversee Kubota maintenance to ensure compliance with warranty schedules, in collaboration with the property manager
Contact Emily Robbins at emily.robbins@gogpac.com or 406.296.1157.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
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