Stable Assistant Full-Time

Lake Erie College; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Lake Erie College in Mentor, OH is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Stable Assistant to support the Stable Staff Supervisor. Responsibilities include daily stall cleaning, feeding and watering horses, and assisting with veterinary or farrier work. The role requires good horsemanship, the ability to lift 60 lbs, and willingness to drive a tractor for barn operations.

Tuition and other benefits are available. Flexibility in hours and strong teamwork are valued for safe, efficient stable management.

Qualifications

• Experience in stable procedures and horsemanship.
• Ability to lift 60 lbs or more and work flexible hours.
• Must be able to operate a tractor and back wagons through barns.
• Good communication and independent work skills.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of stalls and general stable maintenance.
• Feeding and watering horses, incl. water bucket refills.
• Turnouts, handling, grooming, and tacking horses as needed.
• Assist with veterinary, dentist or farrier work when assigned.
• Show preparation and bedding distribution for stalls.
• Maintain safety procedures around all horses.

Skills

Horsemanship

Team player

Communication

Safety procedures

Independence

Education

Equine studies coursework

Tools

Tractor operation

Job description

REPORTS TO: STABLE STAFF SUPERVISORSTATUS: FULL-TIME, NON-EXEMPT, HOURLYThe stable assistant acts as an overall assistant to the stable staff supervisor. Tuition and other benefits available.RESPONSIBILITIES:Assists with general stable procedures, which include but are not limited to:Daily cleaning of stalls.Feeding and watering of horses, including removing ice and filling of water buckets.Sweeping of aisles, wash racks, breezeways and entryways.Lifting/moving bales of hay and bags of shavings and grain.Turnouts, including stallions and young and unpredictable horses.Handling a variety of horses safely and with confidence, including leading, grooming, picking hooves, haltering horses and putting horse blankets on and off.Maintaining safety procedures when working with all horses.Assisting with/holding horses for veterinary, dentist or farrier work, as assigned.Show preparation, including set up of temp stalls, distribution of bedding, equipment and horses, etc.Cleaning of the stable, including washing walls and stalls, removing cobwebs and general cleaning.Performs any other tasks which the Stable Staff Supervisor deems necessary.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:Experience in the above areas; good horsemanship skills required.Ability to work flexible hours.Shift options to be discussed during interview.Organization, dedication, and the ability to communicate effectively and work independently.The desire to be a team player.Ability to work efficiently and effectively with coworkers and perform tasks as scheduled.Coursework in equine studies is a plus.Must have the ability to lift 60 lbs. or more.Must be able to drive a tractor and back wagons through barns.