Barn Assistant (15 - 25 hours/week)

JOB SUMMARY

The Barn Assistant is responsible for providing Leg Up Farm horses and facility with the best daily care and management.

This position does require working on weekends, as scheduled.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• All daily care of the horses; including feeding, mucking stalls, turnout, blanketing, etc.
• Maintaining medical records for each of the horses.
• Routine maintenance of riding spaces to include watering and harrowing.
• Routine grooming and/or medical treatments for horses as assigned.
• Basic maintenance in equine spaces as needed.
• Landscaping and maintenance of pastures and grounds.
• Perform repairs or facility improvements as assigned by manager.
• Completion of weekly and monthly barn tasks are assigned.
• Examines each animal for signs of sickness or inquiry; follows departmental protocols if any adverse conditions exist.
• Maintains neat and orderly riding areas, tack room, feed room, and aisles.
• Oversees the activities of barn volunteers.
• All other tasks as assigned.
• Communicates with volunteers in a positive and respectful manner
• Solicits volunteer feedback; encourages volunteer interaction on a consistent basis
• Maintains an environment conducive to volunteer safety
• Serves as a role model and mentor to equine volunteers – expresses appreciation and gratitude for their service
• This position belongs to a class of employees referred to as Essential Personnel. Essential personnel are those needed on site to meet the needs of our animals, plants, or general maintenance operations when the facility is closed due to inclement weather conditions. Essential personnel must report to work during their regularly scheduled hours, unless directed otherwise by their Supervisor.