Job Description

Description

Under the direction of the Senior Program Director and Executive Director, must provide feed the horses and maintain clean and safe equestrian environment to ensure the comfort and pleasure of YMCA patrons and animals throughout the Equestrian Facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operations

• Feeds and care for animals on the schedule set by the Program director in accordance with the guidance of our veterinarian.
• Ensures the safety and cleanliness of the equine facility, including but not limited to, removal of animal waste and clearing obstacles that maybe harmful to the animals or our members.
• Communicate with the Property Director regarding potential hazards, concerns, and reports incidents that may need follow-up based on circumstances to the Senior Program Director or Executive.
• Suggests and initiates actions to improve facility appearance and cleanliness.
• Practice appropriate safety recommendations when handling and caring for the animals.
• Job functions include feeding and caring for the animals, animal waste removal and waste/garbage removal.
• Perform additional functions or assume additional responsibilities as needed or as requested by the department director or supervisor.

Requirements

Education/ Experience Required:

• Must be 18 years old. Required.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in non-climate controlled areas, outside in direct and indirect sunlight for extended periods of time, in muggy, hot and humid conditions.
• Must be able to work with a herd of horses and be comfortable haltering, leading, grooming, picking and taking animals.
• Must be able to bend, reach, and crawl into various areas in order to properly in order to care for the animals and the facility.
• Must be comfortable shoveling, and pushing wheel barrows filled with animal waste (manure).
• Must be able to feed animals on their schedule.
• Must be able to work as part of a team as well as independently, exercising sound judgment and decision-making.
• Must be able to receive and follow directions.

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid.
• Maintain other required certifications as stated in the training matrix.

Sulphur Springs YMCA

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