What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equestrian Tech position at BREC, LA?
Salary : $19.61 Hourly
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type : Full Time Non-Exempt
Job Number : EQTHAC2025
Department : Special Facility
Opening Date : 02 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 28 / 2025 4 : 59 PM Central
FLSA : Exempt
General Summary
The Equestrian Technician will be responsible for direct supervision, staffing and scheduling of stable hands, schooling staff, and part-time laborers. Will coordinate with maintenance staff in the preparation and maintenance of horse stalls, barns, pastures, arenas, and other equestrian activity sites. This individual is responsible for observing and detecting illnesses and injuries in horses, reporting findings to the Equestrian Manager, and providing basic routine maintenance and medical care to horses as required or instructed.
Requirements and Job Specifications
Education Required : H.S. diploma or equivalent .
Preferred : Graduation from an accredited 4 year college or university.
Area of Study (major) Preferred : Equine studies, animal science or related science.
License(s) Required : Valid LA driver's license.
Years Relevant Work Experience : 2 years experience in a supervisory capacity.
Preferred : 10 or more years related experience, at least 3 years full-time at BREC
Other Job Specifications :
- Knowledge of medication and symptoms of drug reactions is required.
Ability to quickly react in emergency situations dealing with horse injury / illness is required.
Ability to operate job related tools and equipment is required.
Ability to assess animal health, quality of hay, feed and bedding and proper housing of horses is required.
Ability to organize, direct, and supervise staff is required.
Good interpersonal skills are required for good teamwork.
Ability to work flexible hours including holidays, evenings, and weekends for programs or events.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, staff, volunteers, patrons, BREC officials, community interest groups, and the general public.
Ability to quickly learn BREC policies and procedures and Programs.
Functions and Duties
Essential Functions and Duties :
Maintains computer databases for BREC horse's health including farrier care and veterinarian care.
Distributes and administers appropriate medications and vaccinations under direction of the Veterinarian.
Oversee cleaning stalls and other areas to remove horse manure and solid bedding to stockpile area.
Oversee cleaning and disinfecting feed and water troughs as needed.
Collaborate with maintenance and program staff in preparing and maintaining arenas and grounds for shows, lessons, events, programs, and other riding activities.
Oversees preparing and maintaining barns and stalls for shows, boarders, BREC horses and overnight boarders.
Engage staff and participates in removing all trash and debris from facility grounds to preserve safety and aesthetics of park.
Acts as the liaison to the Veterinarian and Farrier.
Orders all supplies requred for the care of the horses : medications, supplements, wound care, farm supplies, etc.
Acts as liaison with boarders in reference to the care of boarder horses.
Notifies management of repair needs in all barns and pastures.
Secondary Job Duties
Assists in ensuring health and safety of horses and program participants according to Farr Equestrian Center policies and procedures.
Places all feed orders.
Transports horses to and from facility as necessary.
Provides evaluation and recommendations to management team on fitness of horses for BREC equestrian program.
Supplemental Information
Full-time position; scheduled within framework of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week, may vary according to special events; frequent weekend and evening work; lunch break daily; overtime as required.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
You must include all relevant education and experience on your official BREC online application or it will be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for this vacancy.
Complete each section of this application (i.e. work experience, education, etc.) to demonstrate that you meet the eligibility and minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.
An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment criminal background check, Motor Vehicle Records check, drug screen, and physical.
Please download and complete the HireRight Disclosure and Authorization form within the next three days, or by the closing date of the posting, whichever is sooner,
You may return the form by email to listing the position title as the "subject", by fax to (225) 273-6412, or by hand delivery to the BREC HR Office at 6201 Florida Blvd.
2025 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Health Plan) and options are provided through Louisiana Blue. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO : $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO : $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $1,492.70 - family. Employee cost per month for Blue Saver : $39.08 - employee only; $162.68 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family.
LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.
RETIREMENT SYSTEM : BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 37.41% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.
HOLIDAYS : BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.
SICK LEAVE : BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.
ANNUAL LEAVE : BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.
FULL-TIME STATUS : Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.
EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS : BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.
EAP : BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Lucet. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.
CREDIT UNION : BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and / or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.
FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS : BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.
LA START : This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.
FSA : BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.
SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS : BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.
BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.
Are you 18 or older?
Do you have a H.S. diploma or equivalent andVo-tech school diploma or associates degree in business or a related field?
Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?
If so, which class?
How many years over supervisory experience do you have?
Required Question
Salary : $50,000
