Equine Care Assistant

Utah State University • Kaysville, UT

30d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

This part-time position helps with basic daily care of the Kaysville Equine Assisted Services (EAS) horses. Responsibilities include feeding, watering, and simple barn chores as needed. The role is straightforward and focused on supporting the horses' everyday needs. Training will be provided, and no prior experience is required-just reliability and a willingness to help. The projected schedule is for this position to feed horses each evening, seven days per week, for approximately 1 1/2 hours per day (approximately 11 hours per week). This position could provide more hours based on Equine Assisted Services programming or additional horses added to the horse herd. If time off is need the successful candidate would need to let the supervisor know in advance so that a substitute can be scheduled to care for the horses.

Requirements

• Must be reliable and ability to follow a set schedule
• Comfortable being around horses (training provided)
• Willingness to follow safety guidelines
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication when issues or concerns come up

Responsibilities

• Feed horses according to the established schedule
• Provide clean, fresh water for the herd
• Check that all horses are eating and drinking normally
• Complete basic barn chores such as sweeping or refilling hay nets
• Notify supervisor of any concerns with horses or facility
• Follow safety guidelines while working around horses
• Keep feed and barn areas tidy and organized

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees