Assistant Barn Manager

Trinity Services Inc.•Manhattan, IL

5d•$42,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the STRIDES Barn Manager, provides support to the program and the barn manager. This involves teaching riding lessons, assisting with barn chores, running events such as birthday parties and petting zoo, and working with individuals with disabilities to enjoy the barn and services.

Requirements

Be able to administer IV and IM shots and perform equine first aid.
Be able to identify illness and injuries and treat accordingly.
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Responsibilities

Teach riding lessons for general public.
Responsible for taking the lead running birthday parties, petting zoo, and special events
Assists in therapy riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities.
Assists in training individuals, program participants, volunteers, visitors, and new staff.
Responsible, as designated by the Barn Manager, for the care of the horses and program equipment.
Completes progress reports and other necessary forms and documents.
Responsible for monthly feed orders and medication/supplements.
Responsible for setting up farrier appointments and submitting receipts.
Responsible for driving the tractor/manure spreader.
Responsible for assisting with manual labor such as moving hay bales, filling grain bins, cleaning stalls, carrying water buckets, etc. as designated by the Barn Manager.
Identifies animal illnesses and injuries and responds accordingly.
Share responsibility for caring for sick horses.
Assist with training rides and groundwork for horses.
Help cover shifts for call offs as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned by Barn Manager.