Job Description:

Posting date:

03/13/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

1125685

Position Title:

Head Groom

Department this Position Reports to:

Athletics

Hiring Range Minimum:

Please Inquire

Hiring Range Maximum:

Please Inquire

Union Type:

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level:

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Employment Category:

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year:

12

Scheduled Hours per Week:

40

Schedule:

Work on evenings, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH
Morton Farm

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Onsite only

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

NA

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

To provide and ensure proper care of the horses boarded at Morton Farm.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Positive team-oriented attitude


• Ability to work independently


• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on quality and care


• Ability to operate standard transmissions vehicles, small equipment and tools, and tractors as needed


• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold


• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds on a regular basis


• Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time


• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and below


• Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, and animal hair/feathers


• Ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed


• Previous experience working hands on with horses including, but not limited to, clipping, wrapping, and lunging


• Current driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on experience taking care of equines


• Degree or coursework in equine science/ studies


• Experience driving a horse trailer

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Faith Goodness

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Tenley Walsh, Director of Riding & Head Coach

Department Contact's Phone Number:

Tenley.Walsh@dartmouth.edu

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check:

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Quick Link:

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72854

Description:

Takes the lead with hands on horse care including but not limited to feeding, cleaning stalls, turning horses in/out, and changing blankets.

Percentage Of Time:

50

Description:

Assists with training and direction of seasonal farm hands to ensure a safe and efficient work environment.

Percentage Of Time:

10

Description:

Examine horses' health daily with an emphasis on grooming, bathing, clipping and basic equine first aid.

Percentage Of Time:

20

Description:

Provides proper care and grooming of riding arenas and cleanliness of the barn to ensure a safe environment for horses, students, and staff.

Percentage Of Time:

20

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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