Groom (Per Diem)

Schedule/Travel: Per Diem/On Call

FLSA: Non-exempt

Classification: Staff

Start Date: ASAP

Kent School is seeking a per diem/on call Groom who will participate in the day-to-day operational care of performance horses for our equestrian program. This is not a riding position. Schedule will vary according to the needs of the Department and Kent School.
 

Specific duties and responsibilities:

•  Night checks
•  Early, late and after hours needs
•  Transportation of horses to vet clinic, or elsewhere, as needed
•  AM/PM feeding (including hay, water, grain)
•  Assisting with grain preparation and inventory as needed under direction of Barn Manager
•  Cleaning and scrubbing buckets as well as paddocks regularly
•  Meeting trailers and assisting with arrivals and departures of horses
•  Meet vet and farrier when Barn Manager is not available
•  Muck stalls
•  Turnout and turn-in horses (including dressing, blanketing, booting)
•  Assist with lunging and hand-walking horses along with medicating, wrapping, ice booting, bandaging under the direction of Barn Manager
•  Keeping barn clean, tidy and organized
•  Assisting with setting courses, maintaining jumps and arenas (including manure cleanup, picking rocks, raking, watering, cleaning, etc)
•  General barn, facilities and grounds maintenance and cleaning (dusting, sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, disinfecting, cobwebs, picking up garbage, raking, etc)
•  Caring for horses (clipping, grooming, bathing, hosing)
•  Laundry
•  Cleaning tack and tacking horses, as needed
•  Assisting with camp, summer events, horse shows, etc
•  Restock hay and shavings and stock feed when delivered
•  Light maintenance and repairs as necessary
•  Monitor horse welfare and alert Barn Manager to lameness, horse not eating or drinking, or any other signs of distress
•  Provide high-quality and professional care of horses

Qualifications: 

•  Horse knowledge and experience preferred
•  Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
•  Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
•  Reliable, dependable and punctual who is flexible and adaptable
•  Be respectful, collaborative, kind and caring to people and horses
•  Willing to learn and be open to suggestions in a team environment
•  Manage multiple tasks and deadlines with solid time management skills

Physical Requirements:

Physical demands listed below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Able to pick up, carry, move, push and wheel 50+ lbs
• Sit, stand, and walk for required periods of time, and in all weather conditions.
• Visual acuity within normal parameters. 

Additional Requirements:

• Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work is performed on a smoke-free campus. 

Additional information:

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exclusive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. 

Kent School is committed to making equal employment opportunities available to all qualified persons. In accordance with federal, state and local laws, we recruit, hire, promote and evaluate all personnel without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, ancestry, citizen status, veteran status, physical or mental handicaps, sexual orientation, or any other factors protected by law. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.