The World Equestrian Center is looking for a Equestrian Footing Maintenance Manager to join out team!

The Equestrian Footing Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the quality, safety, and consistency of equestrian arena footing across various disciplines. This role involves maintaining both natural and synthetic equine sport footing, operating specialized equipment, and collaborating with event organizers, trainers, and facility managers to provide optimal riding surfaces.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform nightly maintenance of both natural and synthetic equine sport footing across multiple arenas to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
• Understand and apply footing requirements for a variety of equestrian disciplines and breeds, with attention to high-level sport specifications.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as water trucks, tractors (light and heavy), and a variety of arena grooming implements including Arena Werks, Reist, Reveal, and Dragonfly drags.
• Monitor arena conditions throughout the night and make real-time adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the day shift team to ensure seamless transitions and footing consistency.
• Maintain accurate logs and reports on nightly maintenance activities, equipment usage, and any arena-related concerns.
• Nighttime and weekend availability required. Must have a clean DMV record and pass a background check. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the associate occupying this position. Associates will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in physically demanding conditions, including extended periods of sitting, standing, or operating machinery
• Position requires lots of walking. 

Qualifications, Education, Experience, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience in maintaining equestrian footing for competition and training arenas.
• Prior experience in equine facility management is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to operate and maintain heavy machinery.
• Knowledge of different footing types (sand, fiber, rubber, synthetic blends).

The World Equestrian Center is managed by Columbus Hospitality Management, a company committed to providing quality service and memorable guest experiences in a positive and welcoming work environment. We are focused on supporting the needs of our team through our commitment to the family/work life balance and by providing development opportunities.

We are proud to be a Drug Free Workplace/EOE. All applicants will be required to submit to a background check prior to employment.

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