Equine Assistant
Five Star Life, Elkhart, IN, United States
Equine Assistant
Assist in the facilitation, leading, and development equine programming and animal care at Summit. Works directly with students often. Works directly with horses and other animals often.
Elkhart, IN
Full Time
Entry Level
Required Availability:
Full-Time (30-40 hours per week); Varying Schedule (Days needed may change)
Part-Time (15-30 hours per week); Varying Schedule (Days needed may change)
Job Summary:
Must have prior animal‑care experience. Must be knowledgeable about Five Star Life programs, practices and procedures. Must embody all Five Star Life Core Values (respect, responsibility, integrity, sacrifice, courage) in and outside of the workplace.
Essential Job Functions
Equine Animal and Facility Care
Feed and fill water for horses
Lead horses to and from barn/pastures
Clean stalls and common barn areas
Care for other farm animal needs and issues
Assist in behind the scenes prep work and projects
Check all areas of the barn and equine grounds regularly for issues. Report any issues
Keep the equine grounds in excellent condition, always tour‑ready
Track scheduled Summit tours and ensure that the barn and equine grounds are prepped and ready for high‑level tours at those times
Program Implementation
Lead and/or support the teaching of equine programs
Connect with students and coach them to live their best life
Complete ALL Necessary FSL Training
Be at check‑in ready to start ON TIME (recommend arriving 10‑15 mins. prior to start time)
Manage and lead the set up responsibilities and tasks in the barn prior to programming and based on the programming plans for each day
Ensure all necessary materials are set up at station
Implement Five Star Life curriculum as a curriculum teacher, and ensure that those values and lessons are tied in and taught through every equine program
Keep campus “Tour Ready” during programming
Clean and close out barn and classroom space after programming
Measure, collect, and report data and metrics
Miscellaneous Tasks as Determined by Supervisor(s)
Service Projects
Five Star Life Staff Curriculum Participation
Five Star Life Staff work days
Etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Live the Five Star Life values and share them…
Be a Servant Leader
Set the Tone (Energetic, positive, engaging)
Refuse to be offended
Resolve Conflict
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Lead with a positive mindset; able to set, change, and keep the Five Star Life culture at Summit
Driven, motivated, and hard‑working
Ability to lead horses in and out of the barn and in and out of pastures
Ability to handle horses of all ages and training levels
Basic knowledge of horse health and nutrition
Ability to lift 50 pound horse feed bags
Knowledge of organizations mission, values, policies, procedures, and programming
Adept at task management and comfortable with shifts and changes in direction
Effective communication via text, email, face‑to‑face, and in team/group settings
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, work on ladders, and lift 50lbs
Reliable transportation between properties - which include the Five Star Life Office (Elkhart, IN) and Summit Commercial Areas (Union, MI)
Heartfelt desire to encourage students to live their best life - the Five Star Life
Compensation:
$14/hr. Starting pay (This rate for non-seasonal full-time applicants)
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Assist in the facilitation, leading, and development equine programming and animal care at Summit. Works directly with students often. Works directly with horses and other animals often.
Elkhart, IN
Full Time
Entry Level
Required Availability:
Full-Time (30-40 hours per week); Varying Schedule (Days needed may change)
Part-Time (15-30 hours per week); Varying Schedule (Days needed may change)
Job Summary:
Must have prior animal‑care experience. Must be knowledgeable about Five Star Life programs, practices and procedures. Must embody all Five Star Life Core Values (respect, responsibility, integrity, sacrifice, courage) in and outside of the workplace.
Essential Job Functions
Equine Animal and Facility Care
Feed and fill water for horses
Lead horses to and from barn/pastures
Clean stalls and common barn areas
Care for other farm animal needs and issues
Assist in behind the scenes prep work and projects
Check all areas of the barn and equine grounds regularly for issues. Report any issues
Keep the equine grounds in excellent condition, always tour‑ready
Track scheduled Summit tours and ensure that the barn and equine grounds are prepped and ready for high‑level tours at those times
Program Implementation
Lead and/or support the teaching of equine programs
Connect with students and coach them to live their best life
Complete ALL Necessary FSL Training
Be at check‑in ready to start ON TIME (recommend arriving 10‑15 mins. prior to start time)
Manage and lead the set up responsibilities and tasks in the barn prior to programming and based on the programming plans for each day
Ensure all necessary materials are set up at station
Implement Five Star Life curriculum as a curriculum teacher, and ensure that those values and lessons are tied in and taught through every equine program
Keep campus “Tour Ready” during programming
Clean and close out barn and classroom space after programming
Measure, collect, and report data and metrics
Miscellaneous Tasks as Determined by Supervisor(s)
Service Projects
Five Star Life Staff Curriculum Participation
Five Star Life Staff work days
Etc.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Live the Five Star Life values and share them…
Be a Servant Leader
Set the Tone (Energetic, positive, engaging)
Refuse to be offended
Resolve Conflict
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Lead with a positive mindset; able to set, change, and keep the Five Star Life culture at Summit
Driven, motivated, and hard‑working
Ability to lead horses in and out of the barn and in and out of pastures
Ability to handle horses of all ages and training levels
Basic knowledge of horse health and nutrition
Ability to lift 50 pound horse feed bags
Knowledge of organizations mission, values, policies, procedures, and programming
Adept at task management and comfortable with shifts and changes in direction
Effective communication via text, email, face‑to‑face, and in team/group settings
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time, work on ladders, and lift 50lbs
Reliable transportation between properties - which include the Five Star Life Office (Elkhart, IN) and Summit Commercial Areas (Union, MI)
Heartfelt desire to encourage students to live their best life - the Five Star Life
Compensation:
$14/hr. Starting pay (This rate for non-seasonal full-time applicants)
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