The High Point Equestrian Centre, located in Langley at 200th Street and 8th Avenue, is accepting applications for the position of Equestrian Centre & Clubhouse OPERATIONS MANAGER for a multi-disciplinary equestrian facility, with 40 stall indoor barn and indoor arena. The centre is owned by a non-profit association made up of members of the community.

We are seeking a strong, motivated person with good horsemanship and previous stable management experience, along with a keen interest in horses and the operation of a large equine facility. This is an opportunity for an individual to join our team at the ground floor and become a key player in developing the overall business and operations plan for the Equestrian Centre.

Job duties would include:

• Initially, work with our team and the community to develop the programming, operations strategy and marketing roll-out of the facility
• Report to and take direction from the High Point Equestrian Membership
• Budget creation and management for both the Equestrian Centre and Clubhouse Facilities
• Identifying additional revenue opportunities by leveraging clubhouse and EC facilities
• Managing the sale and/or lease of stalls
• Hiring / Training / Management of employees
• Developing and enforcing exercise and training programs
• Ordering of supplies and feed
• Managing waste disposal
• Overseeing and scheduling feeding and turn out of horses, cleaning stalls, veterinary and farrier appointments, maintenance of fences and facilities, etc.
• Ability to operate equipment and do some handyman repairs around the farm would be an asset.
• Strong understanding of horse care and the ability to identify horse health issues is a benefit.
• Good people skills, time management, and the ability to make decisions is essential.

Position may be suitable for part-time trainer.

**** Previous Barn Management experience required****

Compensation package includes on-site accommodations in new home and salary. Salary and terms negotiable

 

APPLY ONLINE AT www.horsejobs.ca  JOB ID # 586