Weekend Equine Care & Barn Assistant

Christian Children's Home of Ohio; Wooster (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Christian Children's Home of Ohio's One Heart Stables is seeking a Barn Assistant for weekend, part-time coverage. The role involves daily horse care, stall and tack maintenance, feeding, and keeping barns clean and safe under supervision of the Barn Manager.

Candidates should have at least two years with horses, valid Ohio driver's license, and basic math and computer skills. The job emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and following department procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; some college preferred.
• Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation to the barn is required.
• At least 2 years of experience with horses and knowledge of general horse care.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and safe barns, arenas, and equipment.
• Feed and water horses as scheduled; provide daily care.
• Care for stalls, bedding, and tack; light maintenance as needed.
• Communicate with Barn Manager about major repairs and projects for timely completion.
• Coordinate with staff to cover emergencies and occasional Barn Manager time off.
• Follow department call-off procedures when unable to work.

Skills

Horse care

Equine health

Communication

Math skills

Organization

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Job description

Christian Children's Home of Ohio's One Heart Stables is seeking a Barn Assistant for weekend, part-time coverage. The role involves daily horse care, stall and tack maintenance, feeding, and keeping barns clean and safe under supervision of the Barn Manager.

Candidates should have at least two years with horses, valid Ohio driver's license, and basic math and computer skills. The job emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and following department procedures.