Wembley College: Equestrian Centre Manager - Greytown, South Africa - Plennegy (Pty) Ltd.
Description
Management of Equestrian Centre- To have and remain up to date with knowledge and understanding of horse welfare, training, stability and pasture management.
- To give inputs and guidance in the continuous improvement and development of the Equestrian Centre as a major draw card to Wembley College
- Investigate and propose incomeearning activities for the Equestrian Centre.
- Maintain contractual agreements for boarding, use of facilities and leasing of horses.
- Responsible for the scheduling of riding in line with available or own horses/ponies.
- Where school ponies are used, ensure the balanced utilisation of these animals.
- Regular communication with parents, staff, school management and owners of horses about riding and stabling.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety and other legislative requirements.
- Effective management of Centre staff and intern programmes.
- Implement the SANIP QUALIFICATIONS CURRICULUM.
- Develop, prepare and maintain budget for the Equestrian Centre.
- Submit annual budget for approval.
- Manage the Centre budget in collaboration with Plennegy Finance/Bursar??
- Ensure that the Equestrian Centre can operate as a financial independent entity and a source of scholars to Wembley College.
- Ensures that Wembley Equestrian Centre provides a professional livery service to customers.
- Ensure that all stables and arenas are kept clean, maintained, and safe at all times.
- Ensure daily feeding and stable cleaning as per requirements and SOP's.
- Timeous ordering of supplies such as pellets, hay etc.
- Ensure the correct disposal of waste and compost.
- Continuous communication with Vet, farrier, and dentist.
- Daily observation, evaluation and management of equine health and behavioural concerns.
- Cover priority tasks when relevant staff members are absent.
- Resource management during school holidays.
- Maintenance of equipment organise the repair of broken equipment and report any maintenance jobs to the Estate Manager.
- Ensure the maintenance of riding arenas and crosscountry.
- Ensure the maintenance of fences, waterpoints and waterlogging and ensure that problems are fixed immediately.
- Manage pastures according to seasonal needs of horses and control of parasites.
- Rotate horses and ponies according to grazing and socialising needs.
- Ensure the cleanup of pastures and weed control where required.
- Liaise with Pidelta for the establishment of Eragrostis for baling and fertilising of pastures as required.
- Build and maintain good relationships with pupils, parents, staff, coaches, other schools, and regulatory bodies such as SANESA.
- Provision of enthusiastic instruction and supervision of pupil's lessons and outrides with a commitment to safety. Underway
- Supervise and advise on the turnout of ponies/horses for shows.
- Supervise of pupil's preparation and caring of ponies and horses.
- Motivate and support the progression of riders to achieve their full potential.
- Liaise with other coaches where applicable, to ensure participation in competitions.
- Monitor, record and report on pupils' and ponies progress to parents.
- Arrange for transportation of ponies by transport providers or horsebox.
- Give guidance on Policy for Colours for Equestrian Sports at Wembley College.
- Promote the participation of Riders in SANESA and other competition.
- Oversee the entering of teams for local and National riding competitions as appropriate.
- Ensure that Wembley Equestrian Centre hosts events and competitions including National events at our facilities.
- Continually develop our facilities to increase the types of events that can be hosted.
- Escort pupils when required to events.
- Define a marketing strategy with Wembley Marketing to promote the Wembley Equestrian Centre as an integrated benefit of attending Wembley College.
- Liaise with marketing to maximise advertising exposure at events and competitions.
- Ensure participation in SANESA events.
- Review and propose the Equestrian Centre and Rider Uniforms
- Utilise every touchpoint with guests and customers as a marketing opportunity by giving information about the equestrian centre including tours as and when needed.
- Initiate activities to promote all our equestrian programmes including lessons and trail rides as well as offsite events.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications:
Min:
Equestrian-Related Experience
Ideal:
B.Tech Equine Science.
Training:
Equestrian Related Training Courses (SANIP Level 5)
Emergency Care Education:
First Aid Level Two (Essential)
SAEF Instructors Qualification Level 3
Skills:
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Microsoft Office 365
Decision-Making Skills
Experience:
Equestrian Coach - 3 years Coach - 3 years
Equestrian Centre Manager - 2 yrs
Assistant - Equestrian Centre M
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