Wrangler

Easterseals IowaDes Moines, IA
10h

About The Position

Love working with horses? Join Easterseals Iowa as our next Horse Wrangler! We're looking for a reliable team player who can handle trail rides, daily feedings, and stable management. Turn your passion for all things horses into a rewarding career! Purpose: Provided care for the barn animals and supports clients in engaging in recreational activities; trains and supports seasonal Assistant Wrangler

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalency.
  • Minimum age of 18.
  • Experience with horses required.
  • Desire to support people with disabilities.
  • Ability to work within a team structure, accepting and providing coaching and guidance.
  • Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to an activity; to model and enforce appropriate safety and emergency procedures.
  • Ability to assess appropriate and safe behavior and provide positive behavior support when needed.
  • Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lift.
  • Ability to transfer or move a minimum of eighty pounds.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a standard level of care for horses and visiting animals.
  • Facilitate pony rides for varying programs and clients.
  • Provide a safe and engaging environment for campers and clients to interact with and ride horses, with the majority of programming taking place from April to October.
  • Ability to adapt pony rides to meet the specific needs of individual clients.
  • Responsible for communicating any concerns to the Director, Hospitality and Facilities Management
  • Responsible for cleanliness and maintaining the horse barn and supplies.
  • Ability to collaborate with team members.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule and assist with agency events that host horse rides.
  • Work cooperatively with team members and volunteers in adapting horse-related activities to meet the needs of participants.
  • Understand and comply with all policies and procedures.
  • Carry out safety rules and policies regarding all activities.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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