Assistant Barn Manager | Water's Edge Country Club

About the role

The Water's Edge Country Club is seeking an Assistant Barn Manager to play a vital role in the daily operation of the Equestrian Center, ensuring the highest standards of horse care, customer service, facility maintenance, and safety.

The ideal candidate is dependable, self-motivated, organized, and knowledgeable in equine care while demonstrating excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care for all horses, including feeding, watering, turnout, stall cleaning, and monitoring for signs of illness, injury, lameness, colic, or behavioral issues
• Administer medications and supplements as directed
• Coordinate with veterinarians, farriers, and other equine professionals as instructed by the Barn Manager
• Maintain accurate health and treatment records
• Assist with riding lessons, trail rides, ring rides, and special equestrian programs
• Evaluate horses for suitability within lesson and program activities
• Ensure horses are properly tacked, conditioned, and cared for before and after activities
• Assist in scheduling rides and maintaining horse workloads to promote their long-term health
• Assist with planning and supervising horse camps and youth programs, including leading age-appropriate horse education and ensuring camper safety
• Greet members and guests promptly and provide excellent customer service
• Assist with facility maintenance, including cleaning stalls, aisles, tack rooms, and common areas
• Maintain water troughs, buckets, fencing, and equipment
• Monitor inventory levels and notify management of low supplies
• Help supervise barn staff in the absence of the Barn Manager and lead by example through professionalism and strong work ethic
• Maintain a safe environment for horses, staff, members, and guests, and respond appropriately during emergencies
• Assist with recordkeeping and administrative tasks, including maintaining feed schedules and horse records

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of horse handling and riding experience
• Experience working in a lesson program or boarding facility
• Strong knowledge of horse behavior, nutrition, and general health
• Experience teaching beginner riders is a plus
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm and make sound decisions in fast-paced environments
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Walk, bend, kneel, and stand for extended periods
• Push wheelbarrows, lift hay bales, carry feed bags, and perform general barn tasks
• Safely handle horses of various ages and temperaments

Schedule

This position requires flexibility and may include evenings, weekends, holidays, summer camps, special events, and emergency animal care when needed.