EQUINE PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Rite of Passage

4h • $50,000 - $50,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rite of Passage Team is hiring for an Equine Director at Oak Grove Academy in Jasper, Florida. Located in rural Jasper, Florida, Oak Grove Academy provides a therapeutic approach to improving the lives of Youth through various opportunities including Equine, Sports, Culinary Arts, Medical, or Masonry. After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, the organization seeks passionate advocates to continue helping young people become successful adults. As an Equine Program Director, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe, and supportive environment for the youth served while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment. The role involves using knowledge of equine science, nutrition, and communication to manage horses and educate people about horse care.

Requirements

• 6 years’ experience working in the field with horses (with no degree) or 2-year degree with equine husbandry and 2 years’ experience working in the field full time with horses
• Field experience may include Farm Management, Groom, Shoe Preparation, Vet assistance or any other experience that requires hands on work with horses
• Education Degree or Education Courses with the ability to create lessons and assessments
• experience working with juveniles
• Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical, and TB Test

Responsibilities

• manage horses
• educate people about horse care
• create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• company paid Life Insurance within 90 days
• Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one and can be used as soon as it is accrued
• Nine paid holidays
• 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees