What are the responsibilities and job description for the Horse Trainer position at 24 Services?
Job Overview:
The Cotton Foundation is seeking an experienced and dedicated Horse Trainer to join the team at Taylor's Place, located in Columbus, TX. This part-time position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a professional environment where the focus is on horse development, behavior improvement, and overall well-being. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for working with horses, possess excellent training skills, and thrive in a supportive team setting. As a Horse Trainer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the horses' success while maintaining the highest standards of care and safety.
The Cotton Foundation is seeking an experienced and dedicated Horse Trainer to join the team at Taylor's Place, located in Columbus, TX. This part-time position offers an excellent opportunity to work in a professional environment where the focus is on horse development, behavior improvement, and overall well-being. The ideal candidate will have a deep passion for working with horses, possess excellent training skills, and thrive in a supportive team setting. As a Horse Trainer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the horses' success while maintaining the highest standards of care and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Train and Exercise Horses: Design and implement training exercises tailored to each horse's individual needs, focusing on skill development, behavior improvement, and overall performance.
- Horse Care and Grooming: Provide daily care, grooming, feeding, and basic health monitoring to ensure the horses remain in optimal condition.
- Develop Customized Training Plans: Assess each horse's progress and create personalized training programs to meet their unique needs and goals.
- Maintain a Safe Environment: Ensure that all horses are housed in safe, clean, and well-maintained facilities, promoting both the horses’ well-being and the safety of staff.
- Collaboration: Work closely with other team members, including barn staff and other trainers, to monitor the health and performance of horses and ensure their overall success.
- Equipment Maintenance: Properly maintain training equipment, tack, and other related tools.
Qualifications
- Experience: Proven experience in horse training, with a track record of successfully working with horses of varying breeds, ages, and skill levels.
- Training Techniques: Strong knowledge of various horse training methods, including groundwork, riding techniques, and behavioral modification.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide clear instructions, feedback, and updates to team members and supervisors.
- Physical Fitness: Must have the physical stamina to handle the demands of the job, including lifting, grooming, and working with horses in various environments.
- Reliability: Must be dependable, punctual, and responsible in all aspects of the role, with a strong commitment to the horses' well-being and the goals of the foundation.
- Independence & Teamwork: Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, with a focus on mutual respect and shared goals.
Preferred Skills & Attributes:
- Familiarity with equine health, nutrition, and basic veterinary care.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to address behavioral challenges.
- Prior experience working in a nonprofit or community-focused setting is a plus.
Why Work at Taylor's Place?
Joining Taylor's Place at The Cotton Foundation means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to the well-being and development of horses. You will be working in a supportive, collaborative environment, with a focus on providing high-quality care and training to horses in need.
This is a great opportunity for an individual looking to make a positive impact on horses' lives while contributing to a meaningful cause.
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. Include details on your horse training philosophy and any relevant certifications or achievements.
Disclaimer:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications. Include details on your horse training philosophy and any relevant certifications or achievements.
Disclaimer:
This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent(s). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent(s) may be asked to perform other duties as requested.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
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About Cotton Holdings
Founded in 1996, Cotton Holdings Inc. is a leading infrastructure support services company with subsidiaries that conduct business under the Cotton USA, Cotton International, Cotton Roofing, Cotton Logistics, Cotton Culinary, OneLodge, OneTeam, Stellar Commercial Roofing, Full Circle Restoration, Target Solutions, and Advanced Catastrophe Technologies, Inc. brands. Headquartered in Katy, Texas with an International Logistics Center and regional offices throughout North America, Cotton provides property restoration and recovery, construction, roofing, consulting, workforce staffing, temporary housing and culinary services to public and private entities worldwide.
Department
Administrative
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
Columbus, TX
Workplace type
Onsite
