POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under general supervision of the STRIDES Barn Manager, provides support to the program and the barn manager. This involves teaching riding lessons, assisting with barn chores, running events such as birthday parties and petting zoo, and working with individuals with disabilities to enjoy the barn and services.
Salary: $20.00
Location: STRIDES, Manhattan
Hours: Sunday and one weekday, 9 am-5 pm
REPORTS TO: Barn Manager
NETWORK OR DEPARTMENT: Network 6
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Teaching riding lessons and educational horsemanship classes, running camps, hosting birthday parties and events, assisting with photo shoots.
- Responsible for taking the lead running camps, birthday parties, petting zoo, and special events.
- Assists in training individuals, program participants, volunteers, visitors, and new staff.
- Is responsible, as designated by the Barn Manager, for the care of the horses and program equipment.
- Completes lesson progress reports and tracking along with other necessary forms and documents.
- Responsible for occasionally assisting with manual labor such as moving hay bales, filling grain bins, cleaning stalls, carrying water buckets, etc as needed.
- Identifies animal illnesses and injuries and responds accordingly.
- Share responsibility for caring for sick horses.
- Assist with training rides and groundwork for horses.
- Help cover shifts for call offs as necessary.
- Assist with barn, fence, stall, and pasture maintenance as needed.
- Responsible for overall health and condition of the animals on the farm, ensuring they are given quality care.
- Assists with volunteer coordination, including scheduling and tasks.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Barn Manager.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Be able to administer IV and IM shots and perform equine first aid.
- Be able to identify illness and injuries and treat accordingly.
- Experience teaching intermediate riding lessons
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- balancing, pulling, pushing, standing, climbing, grasping, stooping, crouching, crawling, kneeling, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, pushing wheelchairs, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors Degree preferred
BENEFITS:
- Health, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
- Educational Assistance
- Paid time off
- Sick time
- Paid Holidays
- Personal Time
- Potential Year-End Bonus
- Financial Assistance Program (Cookie Jar)
- Employee Referral Program (Bounty Bucks)
CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt
DISCLAIMER:
Duties and responsibilities may change, and new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment.
STATEMENT:
Trinity Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Trinity Services, Inc. prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Trinity Services, Inc. conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.
Skills Required
- Ability to administer IV and IM injections and perform equine first aid
- Ability to identify and treat equine illnesses and injuries
- Experience teaching intermediate riding lessons
- Ability to perform manual labor and lift up to 50 pounds
- Bachelor's degree
What We Do
Trinity Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that provides person-directed services and supports to people with developmental disabilities and mental health needs across more than 30 Illinois communities. Founded in 1950, Trinity offers residential living, behavioral health, employment programs, a school, therapeutic recreation (including horseback riding), community day services and in-home supports to help people flourish and live full, abundant lives.
