Student Employee Equine

Hocking College; Nelsonville (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Hocking College in Ohio is looking for self-motivated candidates to work at the Equine Complex. Responsibilities include daily horse care, ensuring proper facility maintenance, and overseeing related tasks. Candidates must be full-time students, maintain a minimum GPA, and possess a valid driver’s license.

Ideal candidates will have prior experience in horse care and demonstrate strong horsemanship skills. A willingness to learn and ability to lift over 50lbs are also required.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in barn management and/or horse care preferred.
• Good horsemanship skills preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Daily horse care including feeding and cleaning stalls.
• Handling a variety of horses safely and with confidence.
• Exercising horses as assigned.

Skills

Horsemanship skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

Currently enrolled as a full-time Hocking College student

Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0

Job description

Hocking College is looking for self‑motivated, hardworking candidates to work at the Equine Complex. Candidates would be responsible for daily horse‑related care as well as repairs and improvements of each facility. This job includes overseeing all equine related facility maintenance and special horse handling skills.

II. Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Daily horse care including feeding and cleaning stalls
• Handling a variety of horses safely and with confidence, including leading, grooming, picking hooves, haltering horses
• Exercising horses as assigned
• Assisting with holding for veterinary, dental, or farrier work as assigned
• Moving horses with truck and trailer
• Grounds/mowing
• Facility Maintenance

III. Qualifications – Education, Experience, and Skills

• Must be currently enrolled as a full‑time Hocking College student.
• Must meet federal requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP).
• Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Prior experience in barn management and/or horse care (preferred)
• Good horsemanship skills (preferred)
• Understanding of basic principles of horse care and handling techniques
• Ability to work well independently and under pressure
• Ability to work efficiently with coworkers and perform tasks as scheduled
• Ability to lift over 50lbs
• Willingness and ability to complete all required training and professional development assigned by the supervisor, Human Resources, or the College.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).