MANAGER RIDING STABLES

 DEFINITION:

 Under direction, assists in the operation and administration of a
 riding  stable,  and in maintaining a suitable string  of  saddle
 horses; assists in supervising the riding and rental of horses by
 the public; does related work as required.

 NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
 illustrative  purposes only.  A particular  position  using  this
 title   may   not  perform  all  duties  listed   in   this   job
 specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the  job  may
 not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 Develops a program of riding instruction, horse shows, and riding
 schedules to accommodate the public.

 Buys  and  disposes of horses as necessary to maintain a suitable
 selection of horses.

 Supervises the care of the stable and treatment of ailing horses.

 Arranges for the services of a veterinarian as needed.

 Supervises  the maintenance of bridle trails, riding  rings,  and
 the physical facilities of the stable.

 Orders supplies and equipment.

 Interviews   and   recommends  for  appointment  applicants   for
 employment.

 Supervises  the collection of fees for riding lessons and  rental
 of horses.

 Will  be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or  manual  recording and information  systems used by
 the agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Three  (3) years of experience in the management of a stable
 in which horses are maintained and rented to the public, and  in
 giving riding instruction.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
 than employee  mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
 duties of the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of problems involved in the operation and management 
 of a facility, renting horses to the riding public, and offering riding 
 lessons.

 Knowledge of the care and feeding of horses.

 Knowledge  of  the treatment of ailing horses and of  methods  of
 judging  horses  for soundness and suitability as bridle  horses,
 and of the market value of desirable horses.

 Knowledge of equipment used in training and showing horses.

 Knowledge  of  methods of supervising subordinates and  assigning
 work tasks.

 Ability to ride a horse in several acceptable styles.

 Ability  to  deal  harmoniously with the public,  and  to  assign
 suitable mounts to the varying types of riders.

 Ability  to  organize work and assign work to employees,  and  to
 give advice and assistance when problems arise.

 Ability to utilize available funds and to monitor resources for a
 proper relationship between expenditures and revenues.

 Ability  to  prepare  clear,  sound,  accurate,  and  informative
 reports and financial statements.

 Ability  to  learn to utilize various types of electronic  and/or
 manual  recording  and information systems used  by  the  agency,
 office, or  related units.

 Ability  to  read,  write, speak, understand, or  communicate  in
 English  sufficiently  to perform the duties  of  this  position.
 American   Sign  Language or Braille may also  be  considered  
 as acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons  with  mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
 long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  
 If the accommodation  cannot be made because it would cause
 the employer undue  hardship, such persons may not be eligible.


This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
04664
L
C
  
N/A
08
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

 4/08/1997