Palmetto Bluff is nestled along the May River in the Lowcountry of South Carolina between Hilton Head Island and Savannah. As an award winning 20,000 acre development, the development encompasses a private member’s only club which includes a marina, restaurants, an equestrian center, a shooting club, a Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, a lawn and racquet club, and more.  In addition, Palmetto Bluff has an extensive nature preserve, walking trails, retail shopping, and a vibrant village, all which pay homage to the region’s rich heritage.

Job Summary:

The 173-acre Equestrian Center is located in the center of a unique community in the South Carolina low country. Stable Attendants will provide exceptional customer service and care to members, guests, and horses while promoting a fun, productive and safe environment for all. 

Essential Functions:

• The Stable Hand (Groom) will provide top quality care and customer service for horses and clients of Longfield Stables
• Ensure standards of safety are upheld and adhered to at all times by employees, guests and clients of Longfield Stables.
• Meet or exceed client expectations with regard to horse care, upkeep of facilities, and customer service.
• Daily cleaning of barns, pastures and facilities.
• Feeding and watering horses.
• Daily horse care (grooming, turnout, bringing horses in from pasture, tacking and untacking for etc.).
• Monitoring of turnout areas for safety and cleanliness; assistance with event set up.
• Weekly stocking of supplies.

Qualifications:

• 1 years working in an equine/equestrian facility with similar duties and requirements;
• Minimum 2 years hands-on horse experience
• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Prior knowledge of horses and equine behavior required
• Knowledge of basic horse health, first aid and nutrition
• Knowledge of farm machinery such as tractors and equipment preferred
• Effective communication skills required
• Ability to multi-task and be detail oriented
• Good problem solving abilities
• Excellent horse husbandry and horse handling skills
• Must be able to remain calm, think clearly and act quickly and effectively in emergency situations

Physical Requirements:

• Position involves walking, sitting, standing and/or movement throughout the day. 
• Position involves sitting, standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, shoving, lifting, carrying and moving objects that can weigh up to 100 lbs. 
• Position may involve riding, exercising and lunging of horses. 
• Required to perform job in all types of weather conditions.

Palmetto Bluff is proud to be an EEO Employer and participates in E-Verify.