On-Call Equestrian Barn Care Specialist

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Georgia is seeking an On-Call Equestrian Barn Assistant to join the Athletics-Equestrian program in Athens. The role covers night and weekend barn checks, feeding, turnout, and basic horse care, with duties to monitor health and respond to emergencies under supervision.

Responsibilities include securing the facility, logging incidents, and communicating handoff notes to the next shift, ensuring a safe, well-maintained barn environment for all horses and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled night and weekend barn checks, including stall inspections, feeding, water, and turnout/turn-in as needed
• Monitor horses for signs of illness or injury and respond to medical concerns; notify the barn manager, who will contact the veterinarian if needed
• Secure the facility at the end of coverage, including locking stalls, gates, and barn doors, checking equipment, and confirming lights and alarms are set
• Document incidents, concerns, or treatments in the barn log and communicate handoff notes to the next shift

Job description

University of Georgia is seeking an On-Call Equestrian Barn Assistant to join the Athletics-Equestrian program in Athens. The role covers night and weekend barn checks, feeding, turnout, and basic horse care, with duties to monitor health and respond to emergencies under supervision.

Responsibilities include securing the facility, logging incidents, and communicating handoff notes to the next shift, ensuring a safe, well-maintained barn environment for all horses and staff.