Position Summary: This position serves as the chief manager of all TEC equines, responsible for equine and program assessment. Serves as intermediary between the therapeutic/instructional staff and the barn staff.  Will recruit, train and acclimate all program horses. 

 

Requirements:

• Experience working with people with disabilities

• PATH Intl certification or willingness to obtain

• Extensive equine, barn, and training/riding experience

• Excellent interpersonal skills & integrity

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to communicate with, supervise and empower staff and volunteers to be effective in their roles

• Self-directed and process-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities

• Ability to understand and adhere to TEC’s risk management standards and ADA-compliance

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds for up to 10 feet and sustain aerobic activity for 30 consecutive minutes. 

• Must be able to work in a variety of positions, including but not limited to: stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, sitting

• Must be able to tolerate a variety of outdoor conditions, varying turf surfaces, air-conditioned buildings, and fluorescent lights. 

• Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation, telephone conversation, and quiet sounds with or without aid. 

• Must be able to operate and use equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the job.

• Exercise common sense and can take initiative to accomplish tasks and make decisions

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Equine Studies or related degree

• Veterinary technician or related degree or equivalent experience

• Nonprofit experience

 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain program tack and equipment and supplies. 

• Along with instructors/therapists, evaluate, assess, and train volunteers for side walking and leading

• Develop and maintain schooling program for horses and appropriate staff 

• Make final decision as to whether a horse is suitable for program

• Match riders with appropriate equines, equipment, and instructional setting

• Record and arrange horse usage/schooling/planning using appropriate software/electronic record keeping

• Ensure that all horses are exercised appropriately

• Provide and solicit ongoing feedback to both the instructional/therapeutic team and the barn staff

• Assist with training and acclimating equines to programs

• Overseeing & communicating regularly with Barn Manager

 

Other Duties:

• Responsible for feeding and seeking medical care for equines/animals on the property as necessary

• Training new barn employees and volunteers

• Provide support and education to volunteers/assistants on an as needed basis

• Maintaining horse budget, paying invoices

• Communicating barn/ property maintenance needs to Groundskeeper

• Running errands and adhering to special requests as needed

• Consult with administrative and therapeutic staff as needed

• Help in special events as needed

• Other duties as assigned

 

Compensation:

• Schedule: generally M-F, but flexible to needs of property, programming, equines, and weather conditions (35 hours total)

• Salary depending on experience

• Benefits package included (health insurance, PTO, etc.)