What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ranch Manager position at Bell Mountain Ranch Equestrian Center?
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About The Facility
Bell Mountain Ranch Equestrian Center, located in Castle Rock, Colorado, builds on a long, rich history of caring for horses. The ranch combines state-of-the-art technology with personalized, individual care for each horse in our barns.
We offer a wide selection of prices and amenities, from outdoor pasture boarding to heated, indoor stalls with or without runs. We welcome all riding styles.
Job Description
Position: Ranch Manager
Posting Date: January 6, 2023
Open Until: Filled
Candidates: Internal and/or external
Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
Position Begin Date: Earliest Mutually Agreeable Date
Reports to: Ranch Managing Member
Supervises: Assistant Ranch Manager/Facilities Staff
Position Description:
We are looking for an exceptional, experienced, Ranch Operations Manager for a thriving, busy, full-service equestrian center located in Castle Rock, Colorado. Bell Mountain Ranch Equestrian Center (BMREC), is a state-of-the-art, technology-driven, equestrian ranch, with a pioneering approach to horse care for the 21st century.
Customers and communication are the forefront of our purpose. We focus on personal leadership development within our talented operations team. The ideal candidate will be familiar with computer operating systems, spreadsheet creation and analysis, Customer Relationship Management software, and cam learn new technology specific for this job. He or she will be working with other companies and community members regularly through ongoing coordination. This person will also be responsible for maintaining a positive relationship with employees, customers, vendors, contractors, and community stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Manage, oversee and execute daily feeding of all horses.
Oversight of all daily cleaning of all pens. This includes hands on with feeding, mucking and turn out of horses
Haul hay and other supplies for the ranch. Must be able to lift 50lbs.repeatedly
Equine Husbandry. You must be able to identify sick or injured horses—the ability to perform minor veterinarian tasks, bandaging, administering medications, wormers, and vaccinations.
Collaborate with ranch owners and management on budgeting for facilities needs
Hire, train, and schedule employees
Order supplies, equipment, and feed.
Manage and plan rotational grazing for pastures
Perform fencing maintenance
Ability to operate and maintain equipment (tractor, gator, skid steer)
Create schedules of daily turn-outs
Maintain relationships with suppliers
Forecast hay and other supplies needed
Collaborate with and support an on-site non-profit organization that helps youth.
The Ranch Manager MUST live on site, be a non-smoker, be clean and able to help maintain our family-friendly atmosphere. This is a long-term, full time position. Horse knowledge and experience is required, and business management experience is strongly preferred. Pasture and land management knowledge and skill is an advantage.
Benefits
Included housing, one free boarding spot for a personal horse, medical benefits, paid time off and a competitive annual salary.
Description of Housing Provided
Small 3 bedroom historic home. Updated kitchen, laundry and bathrooms. Home is on site.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: One location
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000