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Frost Valley YMCA

Equestrian Coordinator

Claryville, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $17/hr

Description: This position works with the Equestrian Manager to oversee horses, operations, and facilities of the Equestrian Center at Main Camp and East Valley Ranch. The main focus is on ...

Frost Valley YMCA

Equestrian Coordinator

Claryville, NY · On-site

$16.50 - $17/hr

The main focus is on maintaining and caring for a herd of 20-90 horses (varies by season), full equestrian facilities, and staffing for several equestrian programs. This position will directly ...

The Dancing Horses Theatre

Horse Show Performer

Delavan, WI · On-site

$100 - $300/wk

Horse Show Performer Looking for HORSE PERFORMER- General English Riding, Dressage The Dancing Horses Theater, a beautiful Equestrian Theatre located in southeast Wisconsin, has openings for our fall ...

Liberty

Equestrian Operations Staff

Lynchburg, VA · On-site

Responsible for overseeing the Equestrian Center during operational hours, ensuring horse care, facility cleanliness, a high level of customer service, and effective operations. * Responsible for ...

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Infographic showing various Horse Equestrian job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,281 per year, or $16 per hour.

Equestrian Coordinator

Frost Valley YMCA

Claryville, NY • On-site

$16.50 - $17/hr

Per diem

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Description:

This position works with the Equestrian Manager to oversee horses, operations, and facilities of the Equestrian Center at Main Camp and East Valley Ranch. The main focus is on maintaining and caring for a herd of 20-90 horses (varies by season), full equestrian facilities, and staffing for several equestrian programs.  This position will directly oversee weekend trail rides and provide support for several programs such as overnight summer horse camps, horse day camps, and week day horse programs.

Requirements:
  •  Maintain and care for a herd of 20-90 horses throughout the year (varies seasonally), including feeding, farrier visits, veterinary care coordination, etc.
  • Determine appropriate categories for each horse based on temperament, training and physical condition i.e. staff use only, beginner friendly, retire, sell, etc.
  • Maintain accurate records on each horse such as health history, training and usage
  • Work in conjunction with the Associate Director of Community Programs & Equestrian related staff training, including documenting staff abilities, upholding safety standards, and modeling appropriate behavior with horses and guests
  • Join in regular care and upkeep of barn, pastures, fences, equipment and all related work to ensure equestrian center is clean, well-functioning and up to standard
  • Oversee weekend equestrian horse programming in spring and fall, including on-call responsibilities for urgent equestrian needs
  • Implement all CHA and ACA standards and best practices in the horse industry; update all program quality standards
  • Update and revise equestrian programming as necessary to serve guest needs and ensure high program retention
  • Assist in interviewing, hiring, training and ongoing supervision of two seasonal barn managers, summer seasonal equestrian staff, as well as help recruit and supervise per diem weekend staff
  • Coordinate with other departments regarding equestrian department needs i.e. maintenance, summer camp, programmatic departments
  • Work with school and weekend groups as needed
  • Demonstrate good judgment in decision-making 
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Community Programs & Equestrian
  • Embrace the Frost Valley character values and mission of the organization

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be 21 years of age or older
  • Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred, or equivalent experience
  • Possess relevant experience in equestrian industry such as teaching, English or Western riding, managing a barn and/or overseeing equestrian staff
  • Background working in a YMCA or camp setting preferred
  • Hold equestrian certification from a nationally recognized equestrian organization, as well as First Aid/CPR certification (certifications can be earned upon hire at Frost Valley)
  • Excellent communication and organization skills, successful working under pressure, able to lead a team and work well with children, other staff, and families
  • Possess a valid US Driver’s License and be able to pass internal FV driver training

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs and walk up to 10 miles a day
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


FROST VALLEY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER


PAY RANGE:  $16.50-$17.00   plus shared housing benefits


Exciting Perks and Benefits: Medical/Dental/ Vision insurance effective the 1st of the month, after completing 60 days, Biweekly PTO accruals and sick time, free access to onsite gym, free meals during work hours, 403(b) Smart Saving account accessible immediately upon hire, company paid Life Insurance and Long Term Disability, additional voluntary insurance options such as Short Term Disability and Pet insurance.