Horse Groom Part Time

100 Miami University; United States; On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

100 Miami University is looking for a part-time Horse Groom to assist with the maintenance of the Equestrian Center and care for the horses. Responsibilities include daily horse grooming, stall cleaning, and ensuring the health and safety of the animals.

The ideal candidate should have prior experience with horse care and knowledge of barn machinery. A valid driver's license is also required. Join us at Miami University, where we foster a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in horse care and barn and farm machinery.
• Driver's license required.
• Knowledge of procedures of horse training and shows.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of stalls and feeding of horses.
• Grooming horses and performing daily inspections.
• Administering first aid and health maintenance on horses.

Skills

Horse care experience

Communication skills

Knowledge of farm machinery

Job description

Job Title

Horse Groom (Part Time)

Job Summary

Performs a variety of tasks to assist in the maintenance of the Miami University Equestrian Center and the horses boarded there.

Essential Duties

• Daily cleaning of stalls, periodic stripping/rebedding of stalls, and feeding and watering of horses in the barns and fields.
• Sweeping, dusting, and cleaning of all areas, including public areas, tack rooms, offices, and restrooms.
• Grooming of horses, including daily routine grooming and more specialized show grooming.
• Perform daily physical and psychological inspection of all horses, reporting abnormal physical appearance or unusual behavior to the manager.
• Perform first aid and health maintenance duties on horses, such as daily leg maintenance including rubbing and bandaging tendons, and hoof inspection.
• Perform duties involving feed additives/supplements and medicated feed supplements.
• Perform duties that may require knowledge of and experience with different types of farm machinery.
• Perform duties which may involve interaction with college students, parents, alumni, and prospective students, requiring a degree of communication skills and professional decorum.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in horse care and barn and farm machinery.
• Driver's license.
• Knowledge of procedures of horse training and shows.
• Knowledge of and experience with farm machinery.
• Knowledge of equipment and procedures used in conditioning arena footing surfaces and courses of jumps for training.

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke‑ and tobacco‑free. This organization participates in E‑Verify.

Reasonable Accommodations

Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement

Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices.