Barn Attendant

Great Parks of Hamilton County•Cincinnati, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barn Attendant provides daily care for horses and other livestock at Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center. The role supports animals used in lessons, camps, trail rides, badge programs, and horse shows, while helping ensure visitor satisfaction and guest safety. The attendant monitors horses and livestock for potential health problems and initiates corrective action through management. This part-time position has varying morning and evening shifts Monday through Sunday. Work on weekends and holidays is required.

Requirements

At least 16 years old.
Some prior experience working with horses.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three days of the original appointment, as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.
Ability to frequently lift or exert force on items weighing up to 40–60 pounds.

Responsibilities

Feed, water, turn out, groom, and tack horses, and perform other tasks needed to care for horses used in programs and events.
Provide daily care for other program livestock at the farm.
Regularly observe horses and livestock for possible health problems and initiate corrective action through management.
Keep barns, cross-ties, and arenas clean and organized by removing manure, spreading wood shavings, cleaning feed tubs, water buckets, and water troughs, and completing other cleaning tasks.
Maintain equestrian and program animal equipment in proper condition.
Answer visitor questions and provide information to help guests use riding facilities safely.
Assist guests with horse-riding procedures and help ensure public safety and proper treatment of horses.
Notify the appropriate authority when supplies are running low.