Groom

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SCAD is seeking a dedicated equine groom to maintain the stable and assist barn staff. You will follow directions from the trainer, barn manager, and other equine care providers while administering medications and basic first aid as needed.

Responsibilities include unloading hay and grain, providing rations and water, monitoring feed and bedding, and handling saddling, grooming, bathing, and turning horses out to pasture or turnout. Weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• At least one year of relevant stable/yard experience.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Experience in care, feeding, and grooming of horses.

Responsibilities

• Keep the stable area neat and clean and follow supervisor directions.
• Administer medications and basic first aid as needed.
• Unload hay and grain, provide rations, water, and monitor stock levels.
• Saddle, unsaddle, groom, bathe, and turn horses out to pasture.

Skills

Stable work experience

Follow directions

Horse care and grooming

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

As the groom, you will keep the stable area neat and clean, working under the supervision of the barn manager. In this role, you will follow instructions from the trainer, farrier, veterinarian, and other equine care providers and will be expected to administer medications and other appropriate bandaging/first aid to the horses. The groom is responsible for unloading hay and grain bags; providing rations, supplements, and water to horses; and monitoring the level of feed, hay, and bedding in stock. Additionally, you will saddle, unsaddle, bathe, and groom horses and must be able to hand walk, lunge, and turn horses out to pasture or turnout.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least one year of relevant experience in stable/yard work
• Ability to read, write, and follow directions
• Some experience in the care, feeding, and grooming of horses and stable upkeep
• High school diploma desired
• Must be OK with working on some weekends and holidays

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Work Hours:

The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Employees may be assigned to other work days and/or hours to accommodate business needs, including weekends and evenings.

ADA Tag:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.

Advertised: 23 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time