Pony Riding Attendant

Pony Riding Attendant Fort Collins, CO, United States | req8409 Apply Now Share Save Job Posted on: 4/3/2026 Back to Search POSITION TITLE: Pony Riding Attendant (Hourly) REQUISITION #: req8409 DEPARTMENT: Recreation LOCATION: MARTINEZ FARM OFFICE BENEFIT CATEGORY: Variable Hourly Hourly Employee Benefit Highlights.pdf EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part-Time Hourly FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt HOURLY RATE: $16.00 - 22.00 per hour (based on relevant experience) SELECTION PROCESS: Application deadline is 3:00 p.m. MT on 4/17/2026. The City of Fort Collins is a bias-conscious employer. We ask that you please avoid the use of photos when submitting a resume and/or an application for employment. You will receive an email acknowledgment when you have successfully submitted an application. Your completed application will be forwarded to the hiring manager. You will be notified if you are selected for further testing or interviews. Please keep your contact information up-to-date. The status of your application will be updated in your applicant profile. Post-Offer Requirements - Background check (Background checks are considered in relation to the responsibilities and requirements of the position) While the City of Fort Collins offers many remote and/or hybrid positions, all remote or hybrid work must be performed in the state of Colorado. At the City, we are focused on finding the strongest candidate for the role, and we recognize that excellence can come from a wide variety of experiences and paths. When reviewing applications, we consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and lived experiences that align with the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to view your background broadly and highlight the skills and experiences that best prepare you for the role. To learn more about The City of Fort Collins and Our Community, please read Our Community and Our Organization Brochure Summary: Pony Riding Supervisor is responsible for grooming and tacking ponies for visitors to lead their children in an outdoor arena. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The following duties and responsibilities are illustrative of the primary functions of this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. -Supervision of children and their parents/guardians -Responsible for the cleaning of the arena, keeping a neat and tidy tack room -Greet children and parents in a friendly manner -Responsible for having parents sign liability waiver, collect a token from each rider -Knowledge of children’s whereabouts at all time -Treat visitors and animals with respect and represent the City in a positive, and professional manner. Supervisory Responsibilities This job may supervise volunteers. City Competencies Demonstrated cultural competence to effectively interact, work, and develop meaningful relationships with people of diverse identities, perspectives, and cultural backgrounds. Strong learning orientation. Leverages all resources and is creative in ways of learning for self to continue adapting to changing issues and trends. A desire and ability to understand the diverse needs of internal and external customers, and to create experiences and deliver services that exceed their expectations. A desire and ability to utilize digital tools for organizational information, individual, and teamwork. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to groom, saddle, and safely lead ponies, must also be able to fit an equestrian helmet to children’s heads. Must possess and exhibit the very best customer service skills consistently. Education and/or Experience -Experience working with children, being able to safely groom, saddle, and lead ponies/horses. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations -1st aid/CPR preferable Language Skills: Must be able to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff and the public. Must be able to effectively give directions to adults and children. Reasoning Ability: Must be able to foresee, and trouble shoot negative horse behavior to avoid problems between people and horses. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to kneel, jump, run stoop, crouch, reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to various weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, hail and heat. The employee will be exposed to allergy-causing conditions (i.e. cottonwood, dust, animals, etc.). The employee may be exposed to a variety of childhood illnesses. The employee must be able to work effectively in an environment of noisy, happy, and sometimes distraught children. The employee must possess high tolerance for the characteristic behavior of children in outdoor recreation settings, and work effectively in high stress situations. The employee should be flexible with the demands and interests of children. Hours: This position works Saturdays 10:00 a.m. – 3:15 p.m., Sundays, 11 a.m. – 3:15 p.m. through October. The City of Fort Collins will make reasonable accommodations for access to City services, programs and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call (970) 221-6535 for assistance. Notice Regarding Medical and/or Recreational Marijuana Use: Because the possession and use of marijuana, whether for medical use or otherwise, constitutes a federal offense and because the City is a drug free workplace, the City will not accommodate the medical use of marijuana and enforces written policy prohibiting working for the City while marijuana is in the body. The fact that state law recognizes medical marijuana as a prescribed, or otherwise permitted, medication does not alter or otherwise change this policy. The City is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Employment decisions will comply with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment. The City does not tolerate behavior that results in the terms and conditions of employment being adversely impacted based on an employee’s protected status, or any behavior that violates this policy. Consistent with the City’s respect for the rights and dignity of each employee, the City is committed to providing a work environment that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment. The City prohibits discrimination or harassment based on protected characteristics, including race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including perceived sexual orientation), gender, gender identity, gender expression, disability, age 40 years or older, pregnancy or related condition, military, veteran status or uniformed service member status, genetic information, marital status or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. The City is committed to providing a healthy and safe work environment. In addition to the City’s commitment to equal opportunity employment, the City strictly prohibits discrimination or retaliation against an employee who raises any reasonable concern about workplace violations of government health or safety rules or a significant threat to the health or safety of City employees or the public, if the City controls the workplace conditions giving rise to the threat or violation. Note: Some information in your application may be public information under the Colorado Open Records Act.