BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A stables guide is responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable recreational activity for guests, of the stables, while guiding a trail ride (riding a horse while supervising the horse line) or while operating the carriage team. This person is responsible for establishing and maintaining a good relationship with our guests; giving a tour of the property, sharing interesting facts, and offering accurate information about Mohonk and our history.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•Competent horseback rider with ability to mount horse from the ground.
•Arrive prepared, on time, and ready to work; maintain good attendance.
•Display good horsemanship and have a strong fundamental background in horse ailments, conditions, and traits.
•Demonstrate “Horse sense” and interpret herd behavior.
•Assess rider’s abilities and horse behaviors in response to rider’s actions.
•Ensure all riders have accurately signed waiver form and payment receipt.
•Communicate instructions clearly and effectively in an ever-changing/active situation that guests of any age can understand.
•Explain proper safety procedures during the mounting and dismounting process; accurately fit guests to their saddles, stirrups, helmets and other equipment.
•Tack or harness animals prior to (or at end of) carriage or trail ride, completing a safety check of the equipment every time and maintaining equipment condition and appearance.
•Organize horse and riders in trail (lineup) groups in an efficient and safe manner.
•Learn trail routes and historical/interesting facts about Mohonk Mountain House and the surrounding area.
•Encourage, display, and role model proper riding form at all times.
•Follow grooming, feeding/watering schedules for each animal.
•Dispense and apply prescribed medications and treatments to animals.
•Detect and eliminate/reduce potential hazards from and around the trail system and barn area.
•Clean barn, riding arena, paddock, courtyard, and trail system using a golf cart or wagon.
•Lead horses to and from paddocks and riding arena.
•Lead another horse while riding a horse.
•Lead trail rides and drive carriages for up to 3 consecutive hours.
•Lead pony ride for our guests as young as 2 years of age up and down moderate inclines.
•Load hay in/out of the hayloft of barn.
•Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
•Handle stressful, noisy, crowded, distracting, and emergency situations calmly, with a level head; including situations involving heights or closed in areas.
•Inspect the work of others by touch, sight, sound and smell for conformance to prescribed standards.
•Work in a hot/cold climate for extended periods of time.
•Maintain a consistent attitude, cheerful, positive, and “can do”. Speak positively about Mohonk, guests, and coworkers.
•Pay attention to operational details while being attentive to guests. (Safety patrol of the barn and surroundings)
•Respond encouragingly with alternate solutions to meet the guest needs or requests; show initiative and take action with an appropriate level of independence.
•Show interest and patience while working with young or adolescent children and novice rider.
•Seek ways to enhance the guest experience in unexpected ways asking, “How can I exceed your expectations?”
•Understand and comply with the policies and procedures of Mohonk Mountain House and department.
•Answer phones in a clear, professional manner, and retrieve voicemails; return calls, accurately record messages, process payment, and follow through.
•Give accurate information, face to face, and over the phone. Maintain a complete knowledge of: stables offerings, policies, and pricing; resort features; activities; and hours of operation.
•Operate POS cash register, differentiate the denominations of U.S. currency and coins, and make change in a timely manner during a transaction.
•Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings.
•Speak clearly in front of groups of up to 20 persons; communicate well so that guests of any age can understand.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
•Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 100 yards with/ without assistance. Walk up to 7 miles per day.
•Memorize names of plants, animals, names of guests, and horses/mules.
•Demonstrate proficiency with Windows-based operating systems and use software including MS Word.
•Take reservation and billing information using computer based program with utmost accuracy and detail. Protect personal information of guest.
•Attend/participate in daily shift briefing.
•Establish and maintain positive guest relations and a peaceful riding and/or carriage experience.
•Wear proper protective equipment appropriate to the task being performed.
•Clearly communicate results of efforts, problem resolution steps, and completed tasks verbally and in writing.
•Works independently and as part of a team.
•Adhere to Mohonk Mountain House’s Dress and Grooming Standards; presenting a neat, clean and well-groomed appearance and maintaining a positive, professional image to our customers.
•Learn and successfully demonstrate the Mohonk Mountain House Service Steps with Service Strategies with guests and staff.
•Learn and retain knowledge of historical facts and information about Mohonk Mountain House.
•Maintain a flexible work schedule including days/nights, weekdays/weekends, holidays, and during peak periods of business.

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
•Experience working with the general public and in the service industry
•First Aid and CPR Certification preferred

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leads and supervises Tykes, Children, and Teen activities. Promotes young guest participation in house activities and scheduled programs to maximize guest enjoyment during their visit to Mohonk and its environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•Lead activities to ensure social interaction amongst the guests and to ensure a happy and safe environment.
•Use a PC to process payment and implementation of data into a software program
•Prepare materials and supplies for each activity.
•Program and plan activities for any time of the year.
•Leading hikes and rock scrambles.
•Demonstrate patience with children (age 2-17) and adults.
•Supervise up to 12 children per activity.
•Lead Arts and Crafts classes.
•Participate in the planning and execution of special events and holidays.
•Run sport tournaments and games. (Softball, croquet, volleyball, putting & etc.)
•Handle adversity, change and emergency situations calmly and with a level head.
•Analyze problems and develop and implement action plans to address problems.
•Rock scramble safely and negotiate and maneuver between tight spaces.
•Speak clearly to groups of 1-30 people.
•Speak, read and write the English language and communicate in a clear and congenial manner, with our guests, visitors and employees. Hear verbal instructions, directions and warnings and give same warnings to others.
•Identify safety hazards and inspect the work of others by sight, sound, and/or smell. Ensure hazards are corrected.
•Manipulate personal floatation devices (PFDs) and Shepard’s crook.
•Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
•Manipulate sports equipment.
•Memorize a history tour of the grounds, trails, and story of Mohonk and the Smiley Family.
•Possess good disciplinary and interpersonal skills.
•Work productively and efficiently with or without supervision when performing routine tasks.
•Work in a manner that will not endanger self or others.
•Work the areas of Activities on a regular basis, such as: Wheelworks Bike Shop, Boat Dock, Information Summerhouse, Tennis, Campfires, and special events. (See individual job descriptions)
•Demonstrate comfortableness with lake ecology such as: inability to see the bottom of 60’ deep, snakes, frogs, turtles, and fish in size of approximately 11-20 inches.
•Work flexible or changing days and hours; including days, nights, weekends, holidays, and occasionally up to 14 hours per shift.
•Reach with hands and arms, bend, kneel, stoop, twist and flex arms, walk up and down stairs/inclines, sit, climb up/down ladders or stand for up to 5 hours at a time.
•Lift up to 75 pounds from ground level to waist level and carry a distance of up to 75 feet with/ without assistance. Walk up to 10 miles per day.
•Maneuver carts or dollies safely with loads up to 100 pounds up and down stairs, elevators, through passageways or outdoors up to 100 feet.
•See close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
•Present a neat, clean, and well-groomed appearance in accordance with the Mohonk Mountain House Dress and Grooming Standards.
•Answer guest questions with accurate information and demonstrate a friendly and helpful personality by smiling, eye contact, initiating conversation and engaging with others.
•Demonstrate knowledge and appreciation of nature and the outdoors
•Carry a two-way portable radio and earpiece to communicate and provide immediate response to emergency situations

QUALIFICATIONS:

•Experience or potential in a people-oriented job or potential for success in a people-oriented job preferred.
•Valid Driver’s License and at least 21 years of age, or 20 years of age with at least two years of licensed driving experience.
•CPR/First Aid certification strongly preferred.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.