Equine Therapeutic Program Lead

Green Chimneys; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligible

Job summary

Green Chimneys in New York is seeking an Equine Program Facilitator to implement educational, diversetheapeutic and recreational activities after school and on weekends. You will manage horses in a working barn, perform horse care, barn maintenance, and contribute to therapeutic farm programs for children.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Equine Program Manager, assisting in all aspects of equine care, and supporting events and safety in a collaborative farm environment.

Qualifications

• Collegedegree preferred; High School Diploma with significant experience working with horses required.
• Experience working with special needs children in a residential treatment setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Follow the direction of the equine program manager and farm leadership in implementing diverse equine activities.
• Work closely with and take task direction from the Equine Program Manager.
• Participate in all aspects of equine care including medical care, feeding, watering, and cleaning stalls, paddocks and pastures.
• Assist the children in the equine program to create a safe and dynamic learning environment.
• Mentor individual students in equine activities under GC staff supervision.
• Communicate openly with staff about the program and children.
• Support the farm and school during special events.

Skills

Horse care

Therapeutic program facilitation

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office (Basic)

Education

College degree preferred

High School Diploma with horse experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Access

Job description

Green Chimneys in New York is seeking an Equine Program Facilitator to implement educational, diversetheapeutic and recreational activities after school and on weekends. You will manage horses in a working barn, perform horse care, barn maintenance, and contribute to therapeutic farm programs for children.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Equine Program Manager, assisting in all aspects of equine care, and supporting events and safety in a collaborative farm environment.