Equine Specialist (Casual)

Rawhide Youth Services; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible Schedule

Onsite Café (New London)

Onsite Fitness Center and Gym (New London)

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rawhide Youth Services in Fond du Lac, WI, is seeking a dedicated team member for our Equine Therapeutic Program. Responsibilities include the daily care of horses, supervising youth, and maintaining the barn and paddocks. The ideal candidate will have equine experience and be prepared for physically demanding work outdoors.

This position features a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays, along with competitive pay and various onsite benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with equine handling and care.
• Physical capability for demanding tasks outdoors.
• Strong verbal communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Care for and supervise horses on a daily basis.
• Assist with veterinary visits and maintain health supplies.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of barn and facilities.

Skills

Equine Experience

Excellent verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to handle physically demanding job requirements

Ability to handle year-long outdoor conditions

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fond Du Lac, WI 54937

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 the equine program as assigned by the Equine Services Supervisor. This 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

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