The Assistant Trainer position is integral to New Vocations’ Lexington facility’s daily functions. This position works directly alongside the Facility Director and Trainer to oversee the management and operations of the facility including, barn staff, daily care and training of the horses, and administrative duties vital to the program.

The perfect candidate must have strong communication, management and customer service skills. They should thrive at a high pace, ever changing environment and enjoy finding solutions when challenges arise. A vast knowledge of the equine industry and farm management is a must.

Horse Care/Training:

• Oversee the daily care of approx. 65 horses
• Coordinate horse arrivals and departures
• Manage and document appointments (e.g. vet, farrier)
• Oversee herd health management including basic vaccination and deworming
• Monitor individual horses' progress in rehabilitation and/or training

Adoption Coordination:

• Assist in creating marketing materials for horses posted for adoption, such as videos and descriptions
• Provide excellent customer service and a positive experience for potential adopters
• Assist in matching adopters with horses and executing adoptions as needed
• Show horses both on the ground and under saddle to potential adopters

Daily Facility Operations:

• Coordinate with Facility Director, Barn Foreman and other relevant staff about daily functions and schedule
• Oversee daily upkeep of facilities
• Help incorporate and train new barn staff
• Help coordinate intern program, including prospective applicants
• Assist in supply management, including monitoring the use of and preparing orders for needed supplies

Qualifications:

• Strong riding skills, with the ability to adjust to the needs and learning style of many different horses.
• Detail oriented with strong initiative to actively address and solve challenges as they arise.
• Superior knowledge of horse care, bandaging, medications and the ability to administer IV injections is preferred.
• Physical ability to perform manual, sometimes demanding, labor, including ability to lift at least 50lbs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication to represent New Vocations in a positive, professional manner.
• Excellent phone and customer service skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and video editing is a plus.
• Experience driving a truck and trailer.
• Availability to work weekends when needed.
• Minimum 3 years barn management experience.

No accommodations provided.

Compensation and Benefits: This is a full-time exempt position offering a starting base annual salary $40-50K. In addition, New Vocations offers the following benefits:

• Eligibility for health (75% employer-paid), dental and vision (100% employee-paid) coverage through employer group health plan after 90 days of employment
• Eligibility for free board of one horse at the facility after 90 days of employment
• Paid time off starting at 15 days annually (pro-rated) after 90 days of employment,
• Eight (8) company-paid holidays per year
• Eligibility for participation in SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with company match subject to plan eligibility requirements.
• Eligibility for annual bonus