Equine & Animal Program Supervisor

What You'll DoManage the daily operations of the barn and animal programEnsure excellent care for horses and other campus animalsCoordinate feeding, veterinary and farrier care, medications, and facility maintenanceTeach riding lessons, horsemanship, and safe animal handlingSupervise students during barn chores and equine activitiesTrain and mentor equine staff while maintaining a safe, organized environmentCollaborate with clinical, residential, and education teams to support student successQualificationsRequired3+ years of equine or barn management experienceExperience teaching riding lessons and horsemanshipStrong knowledge of horse health, behavior, and safetyLeadership or supervisory experiencePreferredDegree in Equine Science, Animal Science, or related fieldPATH Intl., CHA, or similar instructor certification (or willingness to obtain)Experience working with youth or in therapeutic, educational, or residential settingsCPR and First Aid certificationWhat We're Looking ForWe're seeking someone who:Has a passion for horses and mentoring youthLeads with patience, professionalism, and compassionValues safety, teamwork, and organizationEnjoys meaningful, hands-on workPhysical RequirementsLift up to 50 poundsSafely handle and lead horsesWork outdoors year-roundPerform daily barn chores and facility upkeepSupport students during riding lessons and activitiesWhy Join Spark Homestead?

Equine & Animal Program SupervisorSpark Homestead | Heritage Community | Payson, UTFull-Time | Monday–Friday | Starting at $20/hourHelp Students Heal Through HorsesSpark Homestead is a residential treatment program for neurodiverse adolescent girls, where horses and animals play a key role in helping students build confidence, responsibility, and emotional growth.We're looking for an experienced Equine & Animal Program Supervisor to oversee our barn operations, care for our animals, and lead equine programming that supports both learning and therapeutic goals.What You'll DoManage the daily operations of the barn and animal programEnsure excellent care for horses and other campus animalsCoordinate feeding, veterinary and farrier care, medications, and facility maintenanceTeach riding lessons, horsemanship, and safe animal handlingSupervise students during barn chores and equine activitiesTrain and mentor equine staff while maintaining a safe, organized environmentCollaborate with clinical, residential, and education teams to support student successQualificationsRequired3+ years of equine or barn management experienceExperience teaching riding lessons and horsemanshipStrong knowledge of horse health, behavior, and safetyLeadership or supervisory experiencePreferredDegree in Equine Science, Animal Science, or related fieldPATH Intl., CHA, or similar instructor certification (or willingness to obtain)Experience working with youth or in therapeutic, educational, or residential settingsCPR and First Aid certificationWhat We're Looking ForWe're seeking someone who:Has a passion for horses and mentoring youthLeads with patience, professionalism, and compassionValues safety, teamwork, and organizationEnjoys meaningful, hands-on workPhysical RequirementsLift up to 50 poundsSafely handle and lead horsesWork outdoors year-roundPerform daily barn chores and facility upkeepSupport students during riding lessons and activitiesWhy Join Spark Homestead?Meaningful work that changes livesBeautiful campus with horses and farm animalsSupportive, multidisciplinary teamOpportunities for professional growthMission-driven culture focused on helping students heal and thriveBuild confidence. Teach responsibility. Change lives-one horse, one student, one day at a time.