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
- 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
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Easterseals Southwest Florida is dedicated to providing exceptional service to children, youth and adults with disabilities as well as support to their families. We offer the highest quality of care throughout our clients’ lives so they can enjoy access, opportunities and more dynamic life choices. The agency was founded in 1946 and for more than 76 years has offered therapies, services and enrichments across our region.
Through public and private funding as well as philanthropy, Easterseals administers a variety of therapies -- occupational, physical, speech and more -- as well as educational opportunities for the young and not-so-young: The Lily School Pre-K, ABA Academy, VIP High School, Adult Employment Services & Day Training as well as enrichment programs in art, music and performing arts. Community partnerships enhance offerings and include equine therapy at InStride Therapy and projects in organic farming with Operation Eco Vets garden on the Easterseals campus. Therapists are also actively enhancing therapies and services within the autism spectrum, allowing Easterseals to serve this growing community.
Easterseals SWFL strives to be an Employer-of-Choice and is proud to offer our employees a rich, comprehensive and competitive benefits package including, but not limited to, options for a medical plan, dental and/or vision plans, paid time off, 403B retirement plan, and paid holidays.