Head Groom
Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Full-time
Farming / Fishing / Forestry
Posted on April 28, 2024
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
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
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72854
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
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.
- Hands on experience taking care of equines
- Degree or coursework in equine science/ studies
- Experience driving a horse trailer
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
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/72854
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.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
- Word of mouth
- Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
- jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach
- Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
- abilityJOBS
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Glassdoor
- Handshake
- HigherEdJobs
- Indeed
- Inside Higher Ed
- LinkedIn's Job Board
- RecruitMilitary
- Dartmouth's Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
- Other (Please specify below)
- If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
