Stable Assistant Part-Time at Lake Erie College — Mentor

About The Role

**Stable Assistant**

**REPORTS TO: ASSOCIATE DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF STREAMS & DEAN OF EQUINE STUDIES**

**STATUS: PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT, HOURLY**

The stable assistant acts as an overall assistant to the stable staff supervisor.

**RESPONSIBILITIES:**

Assists with general stable procedures, which include but are not limited to:

Daily cleaning of stalls.
Feeding and watering of horses, including removing ice and filling of water buckets.
Sweeping of aisles, wash racks, breezeways and entryways.
Lifting/moving bales of hay and bags of shavings and grain.
Turnouts, including stallions and young and unpredictable horses.
Handling a variety of horses safely and with confidence, including leading, grooming, picking
hooves, haltering horses and putting horse blankets on and off.
Maintaining safety procedures when working with all horses.
Assisting with/holding horses for veterinary, dentist or farrier work, as assigned.
Show preparation, including set up of temp stalls, distribution of bedding, equipment and
horses, etc.
Cleaning of the stable, including washing walls and stalls, removing cobwebs and general
cleaning.
Performing any other tasks which the stable staff supervisor or dean deems necessary.

**SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:**

**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & KEY COMPETENCIES:**

Experience in the above areas; good horsemanship skills required.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Shift options to be discussed during interview.
Organization, dedication and the ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
The desire to be a team player.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively with coworkers and perform tasks as scheduled.
Coursework in equine studies is a plus.
Must have the ability to lift 60 lbs. or more.
Must be able to drive a tractor and back wagons through barns.
Growth and “doer” mindset and institutional teamwork ethic.
Creative, strategic, thoughtful, and has a sense of humor.