Flexible Part-Time Equine Stable Assistant

Lake Erie College; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Lake Erie College is seeking a part-time Stable Assistant to support the stable staff supervisor in day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and turnout coordination while maintaining safety with a variety of horses.

Ideal candidates will have solid horsemanship experience, the ability to lift 60 lbs or more, and the flexibility to work varied hours. A driver’s license and tractor experience are a plus, supporting team-driven institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 60 lbs or more.
• Experience with stable procedures and horsemanship.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Must be able to drive a tractor and back wagons through barns.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of stalls.
• Feeding and watering horses; manage water buckets.
• Sweep aisles, wash racks, breezeways and entryways.
• Lift hay bales, bags of shavings and grain.
• Turnouts for various horses, including stallions and young horses.
• Assist with handling and grooming of horses; haltering and blanketing.
• Assist with veterinary, dental or farrier work as assigned.
• Show preparation and stable setup; bedding and equipment distribution.
• General stable cleaning and upkeep; wash walls and stalls.

Skills

Horsemanship

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible hours

Safety awareness

Tools

tractor operation

Job description

Lake Erie College is seeking a part-time Stable Assistant to support the stable staff supervisor in day-to-day operations. Responsibilities include feeding, cleaning, and turnout coordination while maintaining safety with a variety of horses.

Ideal candidates will have solid horsemanship experience, the ability to lift 60 lbs or more, and the flexibility to work varied hours. A driver’s license and tractor experience are a plus, supporting team-driven institutional goals.