What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Equine Barn Attendant position at Easter Seals Southwest Florida, Inc?
Summary
This position is responsible for performing all horse care and farm work as needed. Assist with Easterseals Ranch equine-assisted therapy. Equine Barn staff will ensure and maintain safety standards set forth by PATH International. Work week - 15 hours
Qualifications
Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma required
- Experience: Some horse or farm experience preferred
Position Requirements
- Experience with the day-to-day operations of working in a 20 to 30-horse barn.
- Ability to handle horses, including leading and lunging horses safely/competently.
- Above average knowledge of equine behavior.
- Good communication skills.
- Reliable and punctual
- Must be able to lift 50 pounds
- Must be able to work unsupervised
- Excellent verbal skills and equine handling
- Must be willing to work Sundays and Saturdays.
- Must be willing to work holidays.
Responsibilities
- Bring in and turn out multiple horses.
- Feed and water horses
- Clean 2-6 stalls daily
- Keep barn clean and well-stocked
- Perform daily treatments on horses as directed by your supervisor
- Assist supervising barn volunteers
- Assist as needed with programs and special events
- Work horses in hand as assigned by the supervisor.
- Report equine injuries, changes in behavior, or feed consumption to the supervisor.
- Assist with programs as assigned: tacking, grooming.
- Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures, utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
- Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, and courtesy. and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization
- Other duties as assigned
Administrative Duties:
- Inventory (feed, hay, supplies, equipment, meds.)
- Attend staff meetings and trainings
- Report all barn and equine matters
Salary : $15