Head Groom

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

03/13/2024

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Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

03/13/2024

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Closing date

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.

Description

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 Phone Number

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

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Key Accountabilities

| 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 |

| -- | Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. | | -- | Performs other duties as assigned. |

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