Stanford University Hiring for General Manager, Red Barn at Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United States Full Time

General Manager, Red Barn🔍Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United StatesNew📁Athletics📅1 day ago Post Date📅99324 Requisition #Not all unique aspects of the job are covered by this job description.

General Manager, Red Barn

ABOUT STANFORD RED BARN

The Stanford Red Barn Student Equestrian Center is part of Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) which is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country. The Red Barn is the oldest building on campus, part of Leland Stanford’s Palo Alto Stock Farm that became home to Leland Stanford Junior University in 1891.

Today the Red Barn is a state-of-the-art training and education center for equestrians with nearly 100 horses in our care. The barn is the home of Stanford’s top-ranked collegiate Equestrian Team, the thriving Stanford Riding Academy, as well as serving as a boarding facility with premier resident trainers. The Red Barn operates under the oversight of DAPER in concert with the Red Barn Advisory Board, a distinguished group including faculty, alumni, and industry professionals.

The Red Barn maintains the model of equine excellence and historical roots entrenched in the University’s “Farm” heritage through outreach, community events, and equine education programs. Our priority is serving Stanford students, the Stanford community (faculty, staff, and alumni), and members of our local community.

The General Manager, Red Barn is responsible for the oversight of the Red Barn Student Equestrian Center, reporting to the Executive Director. The General Manager, Red Barn will supervise the staff of grooms, facility service providers, and run the day-to-day operations of the facility, including payment and record keeping of boarders, and supervise the staff of grooms. Some weekends and evenings will be required.

Your responsibilities include:

• Inspect and maintain facilities and capital goods (vehicles), addressing all operations, maintenance, janitorial and safety issues.
• Act as the liaison for any / all operations-related service providers including landscaping, electricians, pest abatement, janitorial, Stanford Operations, and others as needed.
• Develop, update and follow maintenance schedule for facilities, including managing agreed annual on-going maintenance budget.
• Maintain and update list of vendors, undertaking yearly review of service providers.
• Work with ED on capital planning (scheduling and budgeting for needed long range repairs like roof, fencing, new footing).
• Oversee custodial management including trash, manure, recycling, bathroom and office.
• Ensure arenas are correctly watered, groomed and maintained and provide landscaping as needed (weeding, tree pruning).
• Oversees Groom Coordinator and Groomsmen deliverables and their day-to-day care of the horses and facilities.
• Duties include direct supervision, scheduling, training, completing payroll and offering staff development.
• Act as the liaison between the Executive Director and DAPER human resources for hiring, performance management, and staff development needs.
• Maintain the general organization of the office and its operations, including phone, voicemail and email inquiries.
• Source and ensure continual supply of high-quality shavings, hay, manure disposal, barn and office supplies, securing best pricing and working with Finance to ensure prompt payment.
• Maintain up to date records for all boarders including: vaccinations, boarding contracts, releases, up-to-date stall cards, and related administrative duties.
• Work feed changes with Boarders, pass instructions to Groom Coordinator, ensure changes followed.
• Communicate with Coaching staff, updating monthly list of boarders with Program Director (and receiving monthly list of SRA riders).

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and three years related, demonstrated facilities management experience, or a combination of education and relevant experience. Proficiency in (or willingness to learn) Spanish.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in facility management, including stable and vehicular operations.
• Working knowledge of barn/stable operations and a strong understanding of equine management.
• Experience in staff management with strong adherence to HR policies and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Initiative and ownership of projects, with the ability to think critically and make decisions independently.
• Computer proficiency in Office (Word, Excel, etc.) and GoogleDrive
• A clear communication style.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment routinely and independently in making decisions.
• Ability to ensure and apply compliance with legal, financial, and university policies and external regulations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*

• Ability to lift 20 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position may spend time standing, walking, lifting, twisting, turning, shoveling, lifting, climbing, throwing, and squatting.
• Position often spends time outdoors, in all weather and conditions (which may include dust, rain, mold, and hay).
• Work requires daily interaction with horses.
• Requires 24 hour response availability seven days a week for emergency situations.

WORK STANDARDS

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, clients and external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.

DAPER’s Integrity:

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics

Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Pac-12 rules and regulations.

Why Stanford is for you:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

The expected pay range for this position is $75,000 to $85,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4372
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: G
• Requisition ID: 99324
• Work Arrangement : On Site