Equine Assistant

Overview: Imagine a place where your love of horses and your desire to help others come together in the form of an exciting job. Working as an Equine Assistant for True Friends' Therapy and Adaptative Riding program could be the meaningful career experience you've been looking for. Come join our team and make a difference! True Friends Equine Assistant will support therapists and the Equine Coordinator in the care of riders and horses, ensuring a safe, positive, and engaging environment for all participants.Schedule: Part-time, Year-Round, Monday - Wednesday, Occasional weekendsPay: $14.67 per hourLocation: Camp Courage in Maple Lake, MNTrue Friends Benefits:Flexible scheduling optionsOpportunities to gain and grow leadership skillsSupport a healthy work-life balanceFree meals during summer monthsEmployee Referral ProgramScenic and inspiring work environmentRetirement Savings Plan with opportunity for 3% Employer MatchFun, organization-wide EventsCabin Rental Discounts ...and more!How You'll Contribute:Assist therapists and the Equine Manager in caring for riders and horsesPrepare horses for lessons including grooming and tackingAssist rider with mounting and dismountingLead horse during sessions and walk/run alongside horses to support rider as neededAssist in leading lessons under the direction of certified staffHelp with feeding and general care of horsesSupport planning and facilitation of activities, non-mounted crafts, and gamesMaintain cleanliness and organization of barns, arenas, and other program areasAssist in completion of daily chore listPerform other duties as assignedWhat You'll Bring to the Table:Must be able to pass an organizational background studyMust be at least 16 years of age or olderAble to walk/run 8-14 miles per day on various terrains alongside a horseStrong time management and organizational skillsHorse handling and riding experience preferredExcellent communication skillsAbility to handle physical aggression and challenging behaviors safelyAble to lift up to 50 poundsAble sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and move continually during working hoursAble to hear and communicate verballyAble to feel objects and use fingers to operate tools and controlsAbout Us:True Friends is a nonprofit organization providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities.True Friends' programs include camp, respite, retreats, team building, therapy and adaptive riding, and travel; serving over 25, 000 individuals annually.