Join an exciting team of professionals nationally recognized as one of the best clubs in America by Boardroom Magazine and Forbes Travel Guide. As the Ford is recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for its outstanding golf course, amenities, facilities, and its exceptional staff, its roots reach back more than a century to 1917, when American industrialist Henry Ford first encountered the land.

Our team lives and breathes the mission of teamwork, continuous improvement, individual responsibility, sharing information, ideas and solutions, commitment to our organizational core values and pride in providing personal services to members and guests.

Job Purpose

Responsible for cleaning stalls, grooming, feeding horses and handling horses. Additionally, the Stable Hand will be responsible for Ensuring that all members and guest have a first-class experience while at our facility.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for feeding, haying, cleaning stalls and turning out/brining in of all the horses.
2. Responsible for keeping the facility, arena, and grounds presentable at all times.
3. This position requires early mornings, late evening, weekends, holidays and on call availability.
4. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of precision.
5. Responsible for informing the Director of any tack or equipment that is damaged or in need of repair.
6. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all rooms.
7. Ensures the stalls are mucked out several times a day.
8. Responsible for member and guest satisfaction, meeting standards and enhancing member experience and lifestyle at The Ford Field & River Club.
9. Treats all members, guests, and co-workers in a friendly, respectful manner in accordance with the standards of excellence of The Ford Field & River Club.
10. Assists in other departments and performs additional related duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must have a High School diploma or GED
• 2-3 years’ experience cleaning, grooming, feeding and handling horses.
• Candidates must have a flexible schedule morning & evening shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to regularly lift up to 100 pounds
• Experience in Customer Service and working in a team environment is a must.
• Equipment maintenance experience or experience working in a luxury residential community or hospitality organization is a plus.

Working conditions

Works outside in all weather conditions.