Barn Crew
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Albion College, Athletics: Equestrian Center, located in Albion, MI.
Job Description
Albion College is seeking a part-time Barn Crew member to assist with the daily operations of the Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center. The role involves direct care of horses, facility maintenance, and record-keeping. The facility is open 7 days a week, and shifts are 4-5 hours long, ranging from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Albion College is looking for candidates who are committed to working with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
Essential Job Functions:
• Mucking and bedding stalls.
• Turning out and bringing in horses from pasture or hot-walkers.
• Preparing and giving feed and water to horses.
• Providing medical care and first aid (e.g., medicating, icing, bandaging, hand-walking).
• Grooming, to include bathing and clipping.
• Blanketing horses.
• General cleaning and maintenance.
• Cleaning and conditioning of tack and equipment.
• Updating records.
• Other duties, as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of College mission, services, policies and procedures
• Knowledge of horse behavior and instincts
• Knowledge of general horse health such as normal ranges of temperature, pulse and respiration
• Problem-solving skills.
• Clipping skills – preferred.
• Ability to perform tasks in a timely fashion while working efficiently and managing multiple tasks.
• Ability to interact with clients and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain proper records.
• Ability to handle horses in a manner that is safe and ethical.
• Ability to recognize a horse that is sick or injured and administer basic first aid.
• Ability to work as a team including taking pride in one’s work and being responsive to feedback.
• Ability to drive a tractor.
• Ability to work without supervision and guide the work of others when needed.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups from a variety of identities, cultures, backgrounds, and ideologies with a commitment to equity and inclusion.
Working Conditions:
This position requires varied working conditions including working in stables, barns, arenas, outside and garages in all weather conditions and at all times of the day and night. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand for several hours per day; walk to all points of the facility; frequently bend, climb, reach, twist the torso, and work with repetitive arm motions below, at, and overhead. The employee may be required to wear protective gear such as gloves or mask and may be exposed to noise from power equipment. The employee must be able to lift 10-35 lbs. numerous times each day and up to 50 lbs. a few times monthly. Must be able to push and pull up to 150 lbs. occasionally. The employee must be tolerant of continuous exposure to natural airborne allergens (dust, hay, pollen, etc.), stable odors and large animals. The employee will work both indoors and out in all weather conditions.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience working with horses/large animals and in a barn facility preferred.
• Experience clipping and bathing horses preferred.
• Experience providing medical care to horses preferred.
Application Instructions:
Qualified candidates should submit an online application through Interfolio which includes questions about work experience, a commitment statement, and contact information for three professional references.
Contact:
Please contact Chris Mitchell, Director of The Nancy G. Held Equestrian Center (cpmitchell@albion.edu or 517-629-0811) for questions about the position or search.
