Part-time Equine Barn Attendant

Easterseals Southwest Florida; Nokomis (FL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Easterseals Southwest Florida is seeking a Barn Staff member to care for horses and assist with equine-assisted therapy at Easterseals Ranch. The role includes feeding, turnout, stall cleaning, and supporting program activities in a 20–30 horse barn.

Candidates should have experience with horses, be able to lift 50 pounds, be reliable and punctual, and willing to work weekends and holidays. Position requires safe handling and daily barn duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• Some horse or farm experience preferred
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Willing to work Sundays, Saturdays and holidays

Responsibilities

• Bring in and turn out multiple horses
• Feed and water horses
• Clean 2-6 stalls daily
• Keep barn clean and well-stocked
• Perform daily treatments on horses as directed by supervisor
• Assist supervising barn volunteers
• Assist with programs and special events
• Work horses in hand as assigned
• Report equine injuries or changes to supervisor
• Assist with tacking and grooming
• Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures
• Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, and courtesy while representing the organization

Skills

Good communication

Reliable and punctual

Able to lift 50 pounds

Work unsupervised

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Summary

This position is responsible for performing all horse care and farm work as needed. Assist with Easterseals Ranch equine-assisted therapy. Equine Barn staff will ensure and maintain safety standards set forth by PATH International. Work week - 15 hours

This position is responsible for performing all horse care and farm work as needed. Assist with Easterseals Ranch equine-assisted therapy. Equine Barn staff will ensure and maintain safety standards set forth by PATH International. Work week - 15 hours

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma required
• Experience: Some horse or farm experience preferred

Position Requirements

• Experience with the day-to-day operations of working in a 20 to 30-horse barn.
• Ability to handle horses, including leading and lunging horses safely/competently.
• Above average knowledge of equine behavior.
• Good communication skills.
• Reliable and punctual
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work unsupervised
• Excellent verbal skills and equine handling
• Must be willing to work Sundays and Saturdays.
• Must be willing to work holidays.

Responsibilities

• Bring in and turn out multiple horses.
• Feed and water horses
• Clean 2-6 stalls daily
• Keep barn clean and well-stocked
• Perform daily treatments on horses as directed by your supervisor
• Assist supervising barn volunteers
• Assist as needed with programs and special events
• Work horses in hand as assigned by the supervisor.
• Report equine injuries, changes in behavior, or feed consumption to the supervisor.
• Assist with programs as assigned: tacking, grooming.
• Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures, utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
• Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, and courtesy. and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Administrative Duties:

• Inventory (feed, hay, supplies, equipment, meds.)
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Report all barn and equine matters