Recreation Assistant (Animal Caretaker)

U.S. Air Force Academy

Colorado Springs (CO)

Presencial

USD 22.000 - 32.000

Jornada completa

Hace 8 días

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Descripción de la vacante

U.S. Air Force Academy is seeking a Recreation Assistant (Animal Caretaker) to provide care for horses at the Equestrian Center, feed and water horses, clean stalls, and support trail rides and events.

The role includes basic maintenance, safety guidance, and administrative tasks related to reservations and payments. The position may involve assisting with events and promoting the Equestrian Center programs.

Formación

Experience in animal care or equine care.
Ability to operate a POS system and handle payments.
Ability to work flexible hours and schedules.

Responsabilidades

Provide care to government and privately owned horses at the Equestrian Center.
Feed and waters horses; clean stalls and stable areas; clean water tanks and buckets.
Inspect horses for changes in behavior or appearance and inform supervisor.
Medicate and treat government horses per guidance.
Assist with trail rides and events; guide rides and support programs.

Conocimientos

Horse care

Customer service

Safety awareness

Herramientas

POS system

Descripción del empleo

Schedule: Flexible - No guaranteed hours - work 0-40 hours per week

About the position: This position is Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) and will be assigned to the Equestrian Center, Air Force Academy, Colorado. This position does not include benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Provides care to government and privately owned horses at the Equestrian Center. Feeds and waters horses. Cleans stalls and stable areas, cleans water tanks and buckets, and cleans pasture and other facility areas. Makes minor repairs to fences and facility. Feeds and waters horses. Observes horses for obvious changes in behavior, appearance, and activity; informs supervisor if necessary. Medicates and treats government horses per management and veterinary guidance.

Assists with working with government horses for the trail riding program, both on the ground and under saddle. Reports routine horse work status, including completing horse evaluation forms. Assists with horse tack/equipment maintenance and care, including tack recommendations and proper fitting to horses. Guides trail rides and assist with various recreation horse riding trips and events. Assists with working special events and programs on and off base.

Provides input in developing and maintaining safety standards for the rental riding program, including providing guidance on safe riding and horse handling to patrons, volunteers, and staff. Drives vehicles and trailers as assigned. Provides administrative tasks such as: checking voicemails, answering phones, customer service, and other rental activity related administrative support. Sells retail items and products for the Equestrian Center.

Operates a POS computer system for reservations, payments, runs credit cards, and performs monetary transactions using PCI. Assists in a variety of duties to help ensure the success of the Equestrian Center boarding and rental riding activities. Promotes Equestrian Center and Outdoor Recreation programs, activities, and events to patrons. Assists at events. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.

It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with U.S. Air Force Academy, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $19.5 – $19.5/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-23.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Flexible - No guaranteed hours - work 0-40 hours per week position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.