Reports to: Equestrian Director
FLSA Status: Hourly, Non Exempt
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- All aspects of equine care
- Feeding, haying, watering horses
- Bringing horses in and out
- Dressing and undressing horses in blankets and/or fly gear
- Submitting feed orders to our Director of Operations
- Keeping feed pans and water buckets clean
- Medical care of the horses under the guidance of our resident veterinarian
- Assisting with veterinary and farrier appointments
- Laundry
- Keeping barns and offices neat and clean
- Pasture and paddock management
- Supervising student workers
- Assisting with night check as necessary
- Assisting with Equestrian Center shows and events
- Must be flexible with work schedule and available to work weekends and evenings when necessary.
- Must be able to travel during show season.
- Other related duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
- Work as a team member with other staff as well as students.
- Detail oriented and observant to ensure safety and proper care of horses and students
- Ability to utilize good interpersonal communication techniques.
- Ability to resolve practical problems.
- Ability to remain professional at all times during stressful situations.
- Ability to work as part of a group or independently.
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize and organize work to meet deadlines.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
- Ability to pass a background check.
- Confidence in all aspects of equine care.
COMPUTER SKILLS:
- Ability to use electronic mail software to include Microsoft Outlook.
- Ability to use internet browser software to include Internet Explorer.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software to include Word and Excel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend a considerable amount of time standing and/or walking.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend a considerable amount of time using their hands to write, handle, control, or feel objects.
- Employee must be able to work a variety of hours and schedules.
- Other physical demands are proximate to comparable professional positions in the public or private sector.
The physical demands described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions and are not intended to limit the applicant pool. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- This position primarily works outdoors in the barn in all seasons and weather.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & TRAINING:
- Bachelor Degree.
- Previous experience working in a professional equestrian setting.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Meet other appropriate training requirements or experience.
- Send cover letter, resume, references to Cailey Culp at [email protected].
