Job Details
Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Sweet Briar College - Sweet Briar, VA
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Stable Assistant
Stable Assistant
Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Type: This is a full-time, 12-month position with a flexible schedule to include weekends. Any arrangement of 5 consecutive days. Shifts may vary during the year due to the time of year and horse care needs. Hours may vary between 6am and 3pm or 12:30pm to 9:30pm with a one-hour break for lunch/dinner. Program activities may require changes to schedule.
Reports To: Stable Manager
Job Summary/Objective: The Stable Assistant provides skilled tasks needed to care for the horses housed at the Harriet Howell Rogers Riding Center with additional work to maintain the facilities under the guidelines of the Equine Studies Program. The Stable Assistant works with student workers engaged in similar activities involving horse care and facility maintenance.
Essential Responsibilities:
* Provide care for horses to protect their health and improve their appearance
* Feed and water horses, manage supplements, provide basic equine first aid
* Bring in and turn out horses
* Clean and bed stalls as needed/typically during the summer
* Keep facility neat and clean at all times
* Maintain records and charts
* Maintain facility equipment and vehicles, keep service records, perform or schedule preventative maintenance
* Use tractor with attachments to perform various field, arena and grounds maintenance
* Perform landscaping duties such as weed eating, planting, mowing, shoveling walks and driveways and some light carpentry/facility repairs.
Supervisory Responsibility:
* Assists with supervising student workers
Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have previous experience with horses and/or livestock; and be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with training. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and /or ability required.
* Excellent horsemanship/livestock skills with some facility and fence maintenance/repair skills
* High school diploma or GED
* Unrestricted Virginia driver's license, and ability to attain and maintain approved driver status for the College
* Ability to listen, follow directions; and demonstrate effective oral and written communication.
* General math competency
* Must possess strong work ethic, be reliable and take pride in the quality of work produced.
* Must be able to use farm equipment and attachments, have knowledge of hand held and power tools; have knowledge of safety practices, precautions and occupational hazards associated with farm work
* Must possess excellent attention to detail, be a team player and interact collegially with co-workers and other constituencies
* Must be a self-starter who can meet deadlines with limited supervision, handle multiple tasks effectively and remain flexible in a fast-moving setting.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience operating a tractor, and ability to safely drive a truck and trailer
* Bachelor's degree in related field
* Ability to use general office equipment including PC, copier, telephone, facsimile machine, etc.
* CDL License
Work Environment: This position is at an equine facility with a combination of indoor and outdoor work. Employees must work in all temperatures and weather conditions with exposure to animals, hay and dust. The environment is very dusty.
Physical Demands:
* Must be able to spend prolonged periods of time working outdoors and in a farm environment
* Able to reach, lift and carry at least 50 pounds on a regular basis. Must be able to reach and retrieve objects 5'6" high. Fitness and coordination must allow applicant to walk, bend, lift and stand for several hours daily; as well as safely control horses of all sizes, ages, and behavior types.
Travel: N/A
Other Duties: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Deadline for Submission: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To Apply: Submit your application here.
All applications should include a cover letter and resume.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Sweet Briar College is committed to enhancing our community and encourages applications from qualified individuals with varied backgrounds, experiences and ideas who would increase the diversity of the College.