PRN Equine Specialist

Acadia Healthcare • Tucson, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintaining a clean, presentable, and safe environment in the stable area while supporting the health and well-being of the horses owned by the facility. Sierra Tucson 39580 S. Lago Del Oro Pkwy. Tucson, AZ 85739 Are you passionate about horses and dedicated to making a positive impact on others? On our serene, 160-acre campus, Sierra Tucson is seeking a compassionate and dependable Equine Specialist to maintain a clean and safe stable area while creating meaningful experiences. Shifts Needing to be covered: Sunday, with the possibility of Monday, Tuesday and Friday 6:30am - 11:30am

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five or more years’ experience training and utilizing natural horsemanship techniques required.
• Valid Drivers License

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification may be required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility.

Responsibilities

• Involved in aspects of horse training each day and correct undesirable horse behavior using natural horsemanship techniques.
• Maintain farrier services for all horses owned by Sierra Tucson.
• Report repair needs of fences, pastures, horse stalls, and barn to the manager and assist in the repairs.
• Report any horse injuries or horse health concerns to the appropriate manager and recommend decisions for healthy horse care.
• Assess with manager the appropriateness of horse feed to ensure healthy diet for the horses and order and pick up feed.
• May support patients assigned to horse care exercises involving grooming.
• Work with additional equine staff to support the well-being of patients and the horses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED