Stable Assistant Part-Time

Stable Assistant

REPORTS TO: ASSOCIATE DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF STREAMS & DEAN OF EQUINE STUDIES

STATUS: PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT, HOURLY

The stable assistant acts as an overall assistant to the stable staff supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists with general stable procedures, which include but are not limited to:

-  Daily cleaning of stalls.

-  Feeding and watering of horses, including removing ice and filling of water buckets.

- Sweeping of aisles, wash racks, breezeways and entryways.

-  Lifting/moving bales of hay and bags of shavings and grain.

-  Turnouts, including stallions and young and unpredictable horses.

-  Handling a variety of horses safely and with confidence, including leading, grooming, picking

- hooves, haltering horses and putting horse blankets on and off.

-  Maintaining safety procedures when working with all horses.

-  Assisting with/holding horses for veterinary, dentist or farrier work, as assigned.

- Show preparation, including set up of temp stalls, distribution of bedding, equipment and

- horses, etc.

-  Cleaning of the stable, including washing walls and stalls, removing cobwebs and general

- cleaning.

-  Performing any other tasks which the stable staff supervisor or dean deems necessary.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

-  Must have the ability to lift 60 lbs. or more.

Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Experience in the above areas; good horsemanship skills required.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Shift options to be discussed during interview.
• Organization, dedication and the ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
• The desire to be a team player.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with coworkers and perform tasks as scheduled.
• Coursework in equine studies is a plus.
• Must have the ability to lift 60 lbs. or more.
• Must be able to drive a tractor and back wagons through barns.
• Growth and “doer” mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.
• Creative, strategic, thoughtful, and has a sense of humor.

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