✨Join a group of passionate advocates on our mission to improve the lives of youth! Rite of Passage Team is hiring for an Equine Director at Oak Grove Academy in Jasper, Florida. ✨
Located in rural Jasper, Florida – At Oak Grove Academy, we provide a therapeutic approach to improving the lives of Youth through the many opportunities we offer such as Equine, Sports, Culinary Arts, Medical or Masonry.
Compensation: $50,000 annually
Perks & Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and company paid Life Insurance within 90 days, Paid Time Off that starts accruing on day one and can be used as soon as it is accrued, Nine paid holidays, 401k match of up to 6% after 1 year of employment, and much more! ROP-benefits-and-perks-2
What you will do: As an Equine Program Director, the Equine Program Director will use your knowledge of equine science, nutrition, and communication to manage horses and to educate people about horse care.
To be considered you should:
- Additionally, 6 years’ experience working in the field with horses (with no degree) or 2-year degree with
equine husbandry and 2 years’ experience working in the field full time with horses. - Field experience may include Farm Management, Groom, Shoe Preparation, Vet assistance or any other
experience that requires hands on work with horses. - Education Degree or Education Courses with the ability to create lessons and assessments and experience
working with juveniles. - Be able to pass a criminal background check, drug screening, physical, and TB Test.
Schedule - Typical schedule: Five days on/two days off, forty hours per week. Schedule may vary or be adjusted due to business demand or unforeseen circumstances.
Apply today and Make a Difference in the Lives of Youth!
After 40 years of improving the lives of youth, we are looking for passionate advocates to continue the legacy of helping young people become successful adults. As a Equine Program Director, you will have the unique opportunity to create a positive, safe and supportive environment for the youth we serve while building a career rich in growth opportunities and self-fulfillment.
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Qualifications Behaviors Preferred Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity Experience Required Working with Horses Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Rite of Passage is a leading national provider of programs and services for troubled and at-risk youth. With 35 years of experience in the juvenile justice industry, Rite of Passage has multiple service divisions that work with nearly 2,000 youth and families daily including schools, community-based services, academic-model programs, gender-specific treatment and secure facilities. The agency and its staff provide targeted services, skill-building opportunities and rich programming that promote youth success within their community, and for life.
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