Barn Assistant
About The Position
The Barn Assistant is responsible for the daily care and management of the horses at Manes & Motions Therapeutic Riding Center to include daily feedings and administering of supplements/meds, blanketing, mucking stalls and paddocks, cleaning feed and water buckets and associated barn chores. This position is responsible for turning horses out and bringing them in, in accordance with program schedules, farrier/vet/dentist schedules and weather conditions. The Barn Assistant monitors the overall health and soundness of the horses and communicates any concerns or problems to the Program Coordinator or designee.
Requirements
- Ability to take a horse’s vital signs and identify health concerns, illnesses and unsoundness.
- One year experience in the field of equine care.
Nice To Haves
- High School Diploma.
- At least two years horse ownership experience.
Responsibilities
- Removes manure from stalls, pastures, riding arena and trail according to established procedures to ensure hoof health and equine comfort and wellness.
- Demonstrates proper horse handling techniques when entering and exiting the stalls, placing the horses on cross ties, leading the horses and turning the horses out and in.
- Provides direct care for horses including daily monitoring for health and soundness, administering supplements and medications, feeding, blanketing, filling/refreshing water buckets and turning horses out and in.
- Effectively implements equine first aid measures using appropriate supplies and practice methods.
- Performs cleaning of feed and water buckets and completes associated barn chores.
Benefits
- employer-subsidized medical and dental
- vision insurance
- a 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer match of up to 6%
- paid time off
- employer-paid life insurance
- short-term and long-term disability insurance
- a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- voluntary benefits, including pet insurance
- employee wellness programs with access to our onsite fitness and aquatics center
- an employee referral bonus program
- meaningful employee recognition and appreciation initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
