Assists and supports Equine Therapeutic Program and Work Experience Program by providing and assisting in the care of the horses; supervising youth working in the barns (as assigned); maintaining paddocks and barns; assisting with all aspects of equine program as assigned by the Equine Services position is scheduled specifically to provide coverage on weekends holidays and during staff PTO.
Essential Job Functions:
Daily feeding watering and turnout of horses
Assisting with farrier and veterinary visits as needed
Monitoring feed bedding and supplement supplies
Performs animal care duties by being responsible for the health and fitness of horses
Maintaining the barn grounds paddocks arena and stalls by cleaning up manure sweeping and keeping barns clean and organized; maintaining tack and equipment in good working order
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations of the facility
Supports the therapy team by assisting in the development of treatment activities and objectives
Other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
Equine Experience
Ability to handle physically demanding job requirements
Ability to handle year-long outdoor conditions
Excellent verbal communication skills
Organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Benefit Overview:
Competitive Pay
Flexible Schedule
Onsite Café (New London)
Onsite Fitness Center and Gym (New London)
Employee Assistance Program
Required Experience:
IC
DescriptionJob Purpose:Assists and supports Equine Therapeutic Program and Work Experience Program by providing and assisting in the care of the horses; supervising youth working in the barns (as assigned); maintaining paddocks and barns; assisting with all aspects of equine program as assigned by t...
Description
Job Purpose:
Assists and supports Equine Therapeutic Program and Work Experience Program by providing and assisting in the care of the horses; supervising youth working in the barns (as assigned); maintaining paddocks and barns; assisting with all aspects of equine program as assigned by the Equine Services position is scheduled specifically to provide coverage on weekends holidays and during staff PTO.
Essential Job Functions:
Daily feeding watering and turnout of horses
Assisting with farrier and veterinary visits as needed
Monitoring feed bedding and supplement supplies
Performs animal care duties by being responsible for the health and fitness of horses
Maintaining the barn grounds paddocks arena and stalls by cleaning up manure sweeping and keeping barns clean and organized; maintaining tack and equipment in good working order
Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations of the facility
Supports the therapy team by assisting in the development of treatment activities and objectives
Other duties as assigned by leadership
Qualifications
Job Qualifications:
Equine Experience
Ability to handle physically demanding job requirements