Barn Program Manager

Victory Junction is a year-round camp facility that provides fully accessible on-site and off-site programming for children with complex medical conditions at no cost to their families. Victory Junction's adaptive, intentional programming includes summer camp, family weekends, day programs, equine therapy, pediatric patient outreach, and partner programs. By removing all barriers, Victory Junction welcomes children with serious illnesses and chronic medical conditions to experience camp fun, all in a medically safe environment. Victory Junction is a member of SeriousFun Children's Network and is accredited by the American Camp Association.

The Barn Program Manager will assist with various duties as they relate to the management of the barn facility, animals and riding programs at Victory Junction. The Barn Program Manager position will work to help ensure that all facility standards, compliance and programming in the barn are upheld to the highest level.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the overall upkeep of the barn (cleaning, pressure washing, stalls, etc.)
• Assist the Barn Director with the Therapeutic Riding program: Recruitment, volunteers, leading horses, and any other tasks/duties assigned
• Assist the Barn Director with continued plans of care of the program animals after any injury or illness
• Assist the Barn Director with daily maintenance of the program's horses, such as riding, lunging, and bodywork as needed
• Actively participate with the Program Team’s development, coordination and facilitation of volunteer and staff orientation
• Ensure all safety protocols in the barn are in place and always enforced
• Support all camp programs including Family Weekends, Special events, respite programs and summer programs
• Communicate with the entire program department any specific needs or changes as they relate to the barn program
• Assist Program Team in the coordination and facilitation of all safety and operational Orientation sessions
• Ensure an atmosphere for developing good morale, well-being and teamwork among the camp family is attained
• To adhere to and implement the policies and procedures of Victory Junction
• Be an active team player and contribute/promote a positive, professional culture for all
• Foster a culture of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Any other duties assigned