The Humane Society of North Texas is seeking a qualified horsemanship trainer to follow a step-by-step natural horsemanship program designed by the Head Trainer. The trainer should be able to work with problem horses (e.g. hard to catch) all the while creating a safe working space for both the horse and human. Always using kind and humane training techniques.

When applying please submit the following to: astevens@hsnt.org

● Video of you working with a horse or horses

● Share the philosophy of your horsemanship and preferred training background.

Essential Functions of the Position

● Evaluate new horses’ needs and direction they should go in.

● Keep daily notes of each horse’s progress and oversee staff’s notes of progress with horses they are working with.

● Assist in overall evaluation of equines (behavioral, medical, adoptability). Assist staff or veterinarian during medical evaluation as needed.

● Meet with potential adopters, as needed, to support the adoption process related to an equine’s temperament, rideability to ensure the best match.

● Help Head Trainer put on Natural Horsemanship Clinics and demos for the public to showcase HSNT resources for potential adopters.

● Provide care and handling of all animals including feeding and watering, stocking feed and supply bins, and checking and updating animal feed sheets, as necessary.

● Provide all animals with proper care and attention including adherence to established feeding, sanitation, and medical procedures.

● Represent the Humane Society of North Texas by providing excellent customer service.

● Protect the confidential information on customers and donors.

● Additional tasks as assigned by the Head Trainer.

● Position is for up to 30-40 hours per week

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities Needed to Perform the Essential Functions of this Position

● 4 years steady equine experience of intermediate riding and training.

● Proficient at working safely with untrained equines; able to professionally execute training from groundwork through riding.

● Working knowledge of breeds, diseases, medical conditions, and animal handling and behavior.

● Ability to handle animals safely and with patience and gentleness.

● Ability to create and sustain positive working relationships within the Humane Society of North Texas, with volunteers, the public, and be a team player.

● Must be patient, courteous and work well under stressful conditions.

● Must demonstrate initiative and flexibility in constantly changing work demands

● Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

Required Professional Licensing or Certifications

● Valid Texas Driver’s License and must be able to drive a truck pulling a horse trailer (bumper pull or goose-neck)

● The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

o Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

● Regular exposure to animal odors, diseases, possible contagious conditions, bites, scratches and moderate noise levels.

● Regular exposure to the outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

● Prolonged periods of standing and walking.

● This position is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, talk, hear, stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch.

● The position holder must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, up to 80 pounds with assistance.

● Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

● The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Working Conditions

● The individual performing this job may be required to work more than 8 hours in a day.

● Based in Joshua, TX

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required by the individual. Other duties than those listed herein may be assigned.