Equestrian Assistant

Pathfinder Ranch•Mountain Center, CA

23h•$17 - $20

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Manager, the Equestrian Assistant attends to the health of all livestock and maintains the functionality and safety of farm related areas and equipment. The major responsibilities of this position include the following but are not limited to: General Responsibilities Prepare and care for all farm animals used for programming including (but not limited to): feeding, grooming, saddling and administration of medical treatments Repair and maintain animal equipment and structures Clean and organize horse tack and livestock enclosures Secure designated areas, equipment and supplies Maintain continuous inventory of supplies and report needs Complete all required logs and documentation Comply with Health and Fire Department regulations, organizational policies and accreditation standards Other duties as assigned Pathfinder Ranch was founded in 1964 to provide an escape from the desert summer heat for the children of Palm Springs. We have since grown to provide Camp, Outdoor Education, and Retreat programs – all while staying true to our mission to connect people to nature and each other. Working at Pathfinder Ranch can be a truly valuable and rewarding experience. You will have the opportunity to shape the lives of children by providing a safe environment for them to learn, grow and have fun. You will also become part of a family that believes if you choose a job you love, you will never have to work a day in your life.

Requirements

Exhibit the ability to work well within the Pathfinder Ranch organization and with other employees.
Provide excellent customer service and interaction in a friendly and professional manner to all clients, residents, vendors, contractors and fellow employees.
Complete tasks independently and in a timely and accurate manner.
Safely use hand and power tools such as shovels, rakes, saws, sprayers, trimmers
Follow established Company policies
Communicate effectively and carryout oral/written instruction.
18 years of age or older
Exerting and lifting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently
Work in excess of 8 hours per day
Ability to perform duties for entire shift (5 or more hours)
Ability to work on steep and uneven terrain in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow
Ability to work with horses, livestock and other animals

Responsibilities

Prepare and care for all farm animals used for programming including (but not limited to): feeding, grooming, saddling and administration of medical treatments
Repair and maintain animal equipment and structures
Clean and organize horse tack and livestock enclosures
Secure designated areas, equipment and supplies
Maintain continuous inventory of supplies and report needs
Complete all required logs and documentation
Comply with Health and Fire Department regulations, organizational policies and accreditation standards
Other duties as assigned