Head Groom

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date 03/13/2024 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

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

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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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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents