Ranch Hand

Description

Summary 

The Ranch Staff works with supervision from the Equine Supervisor & Equine Coordinator to maintain a clean, safe, and fun environment at the ranch, where children and adults, many with disabilities, receive therapeutic horsemanship and outdoor education. 

Requirements

 List of Essential Duties 

· Feed and water horses 

· Safety check stalls, pastures, arenas, and grounds 

· Maintain barns 

     o Clean stalls, buckets, equipment, and cages 

     o Keep floors clean 

· Move horses and small animals to rotate pastures 

· Clean tack, arenas, grounds, and feed rooms 

· Move equipment 

· Drive tractor, gator, mule, and other similar vehicles 

· Assist with Ranch and Barnyard Programs 

     o Enforce Traditions

     o Recognize and correct/report potential safety hazards

     o Learn and recognize disabilities and related distress triggers 

     o Leading or supervising riders 

     o Lead Barnyard Program 

· Follows all safety standards set by Camp For All and the Equine Supervisor in accordance with Texas Department of Health, American Camping Association, and OSHA

· Follows a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form including, maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and safety rules 

· Maintains flexible work schedule with the ability to work weekends or evening hours 

Education/ Experience Requirements 

· Pursuing or obtained high school diploma or general education degree (GED) equivalent 

· 1-3 years’ experience on a working ranch (including FFA, 4-H, or Pony Club experience)

· Experience working with special needs populations a plus 

· Valid Texas driver’s license required