Job Description

1. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist with maintaining appropriate paperwork for children’s files.
• Oversee Horse Riding Assistant and Equine Apprentices
• Crisis Intervention
• Assist with organization, planning, and scheduling.
• Plan and lead daily activities.
• Attendance
• Ensure a fun and safe environment
• Ensure an appropriate ratio at all times
• Ensure checklists are completed daily
• Ensure Daily Care of Horse ( feeding, cleaning )
• Adhere to all DPH regulations and Old Colony YMCA policies and procedures

1. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all fiscal policies as outlined by the Association
• Ordering of all supplies needed for Circle Y adhering to budget constraints

1. FACITLITY/HOUSEKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that a sanitary healthy environment is maintained
• Assist in maintaining the barn and stables as well as all horse equipment
• Be familiar with emergency procedures
• Ensure checklists are completed daily

1. INTERDIVISIONAL/COMMUNITY/ VOLUNTEER/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in public relations events sponsored by the Old Colony Y.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - LEADER

Mission Advancement Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

1. EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 year of experience teaching horseback lessons for children 9-15 years of age and stable management required.
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of physical examination every two years
• Negative Mantoux TB test
• Immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella
• Certification of good health from a physician
• Ma Riding Instructor License

Qualifications

1. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY:

• Assist with maintaining appropriate paperwork for children’s files.
• Oversee Horse Riding Assistant and Equine Apprentices
• Crisis Intervention
• Assist with organization, planning, and scheduling.
• Plan and lead daily activities.
• Attendance
• Ensure a fun and safe environment
• Ensure an appropriate ratio at all times
• Ensure checklists are completed daily
• Ensure Daily Care of Horse ( feeding, cleaning )
• Adhere to all DPH regulations and Old Colony YMCA policies and procedures

1. FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adhere to all fiscal policies as outlined by the Association
• Ordering of all supplies needed for Circle Y adhering to budget constraints

1. FACITLITY/HOUSEKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that a sanitary healthy environment is maintained
• Assist in maintaining the barn and stables as well as all horse equipment
• Be familiar with emergency procedures
• Ensure checklists are completed daily

1. INTERDIVISIONAL/COMMUNITY/ VOLUNTEER/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in public relations events sponsored by the Old Colony Y.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - LEADER

Mission Advancement Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

1. EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE/ PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 1 year of experience teaching horseback lessons for children 9-15 years of age and stable management required.
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Evidence of physical examination every two years
• Negative Mantoux TB test
• Immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella
• Certification of good health from a physician
• Ma Riding Instructor License