Barn Attendant

Great Parks of Hamilton County•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Barn Attendant works at Winton Woods Farm & Equestrian Center, providing daily care for the equestrian herd and other program livestock. The position also supports visitor satisfaction and guest safety, helping visitors use the riding facilities safely and assisting them with horse-riding procedures. The role is part-time, with varying morning and evening shifts from Monday through Sunday, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

At least 16 years old.
Some prior experience working with horses.
Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three days of 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 lessons, camps, trail rides, badge programs, and horse shows.
Provide daily care for all other program livestock at the farm.
Observe horses and livestock regularly 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 performing other cleaning tasks.
Maintain equestrian and program animal equipment in proper condition.
Answer visitor questions and provide information to help guests enjoy the riding facilities safely.
Assist guests with horse-riding procedures.
Ensure public safety and proper treatment of horses.
Notify the appropriate authority when supplies are in short supply.