Wrangler

Easterseals Iowa•Des 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.