Wrangler at Easterseals Iowa Careers – Des Moines, Iowa

Love working with horses? Join Easterseals Iowa as our next Horse Wrangler! We're looking for a reliable team player who can handle trail rides, daily feedings, and stable management. Turn your passion for all things horses into a rewarding career!

Purpose:

Provided care for the barn animals and supports clients in engaging in recreational activities; trains and supports seasonal Assistant Wrangler

Principle Accountabilities:

• Provide a standard level of care for horses and visiting animals.

• Facilitate pony rides for varying programs and clients.

• Provide a safe and engaging environment for campers and clients to interact with and ride horses, with the majority of programming taking place from April to October.

• Ability to adapt pony rides to meet the specific needs of individual clients.

• Responsible for communicating any concerns to the Director, Hospitality and Facilities Management

• Responsible for cleanliness and maintaining the horse barn and supplies.

• Ability to collaborate with team members.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule and assist with agency events that host horse rides.

• Work cooperatively with team members and volunteers in adapting horse-related activities to meet the needs of participants.

• Understand and comply with all policies and procedures.

• Carry out safety rules and policies regarding all activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

Easterseals Values:

Integrity: Report to work as scheduled, complete duties as assigned, and follow policy and procedure.

People-Focused: Identify clients' and campers need to engage with horses and visiting animals. Be welcoming and encouraging to clients.

Independence: Encourage campers and clients to try activities and encourage their development through equestrian programs. This may include adapting activities to suit the needs of the camper.

Respect: Involve all campers and clients in activities, and explain steps to them as they engage. Treat animals with care and compassion.

Shared Purpose: Work together as a team to meet the needs of our campers and clients, doing so respectfully and professionally. Excellence: Make recommendations to improve the equestrian program, anticipate the needs of clients and team members.

Stewardship: Keep areas clean and neat.

Philanthropy: Welcome tours, share positive stories about the impact barn animals have on camper and client experience

The interview process consists of a first phone interview with the Recruitment & Talent Development Coordinator and a 2nd interview with the Department Specifics Team Leader.

High school diploma or equivalency.

• Minimum age of 18.

• Experience with horses required.

• Desire to support people with disabilities.

• Ability to work within a team structure, accepting and providing coaching and guidance.

• Ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to an activity; to model and enforce appropriate safety and emergency procedures.

• Ability to assess appropriate and safe behavior and provide positive behavior support when needed.

• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, and lift.

• Ability to transfer or move a minimum of eighty pounds.