Stable Hand

ABOUT STANFORD RED BARN

The Stanford Red Barn Student Equestrian Center is part of Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) which is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country. The Red Barn is the oldest building on campus, part of Leland Stanford’s Palo Alto Stock Farm that became home to Leland Stanford Junior University in 1891.

Today the Red Barn is a state-of-the-art training and education center for equestrians with nearly 100 horses in our care. The barn is the home of Stanford’s top-ranked collegiate Equestrian Team, the thriving Stanford Riding Academy, as well as serving as a boarding facility with premier resident trainers. The Red Barn operates under the oversight of DAPER in concert with the Red Barn Advisory Board, a distinguished group including faculty, alumni, and industry professionals.

The Red Barn maintains the model of equine excellence and historical roots entrenched in the University’s “Farm” heritage through outreach, community events, and equine education programs. Our priority is serving Stanford students, the Stanford community (faculty, staff, and alumni), and members of our local community. 

ABOUT STANFORD RED BARN

The Stanford Red Barn Student Equestrian Center is part of Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”) which is the premier intercollegiate athletics and recreation program in the country. The Red Barn is the oldest building on campus, part of Leland Stanford’s Palo Alto Stock Farm that became home to Leland Stanford Junior University in 1891.

Today the Red Barn is a state-of-the-art training and education center for equestrians with nearly 100 horses in our care. The barn is the home of Stanford’s top-ranked collegiate Equestrian Team, the thriving Stanford Riding Academy, as well as serving as a boarding facility with premier resident trainers. The Red Barn operates under the oversight of DAPER in concert with the Red Barn Advisory Board, a distinguished group including faculty, alumni, and industry professionals.

The Red Barn maintains the model of equine excellence and historical roots entrenched in the University’s “Farm” heritage through outreach, community events, and equine education programs. Our priority is serving Stanford students, the Stanford community (faculty, staff, and alumni), and members of our local community. 

JOB PURPOSE

The Stable Hand is responsible for aiding in the overall operations of the Red Barn Student Equestrian Center, reporting to the General Manager. The Stable Hand will be responsible for the feeding, watering, turnout and blanketing of Stanford and other boarders’ horses, and for the cleaning and maintenance of the barns.

CORE DUTIES

• Feed and water horses 
• Clean and bed stalls 
• Blanket and un-blanket horses (depending on temperature) 
• Turnout horses and bring in from turnout 
• Clean and maintain the various fixtures and common areas in the barns and adjacent areas. 
• Operate the farm tractor and perform site maintenance as requested. 
• Assist with any projects as assigned by the General Manager. 
• Work closely with the General Manager to ensure the general well-being and safety of the facility and its horses.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

•  A successful Stable Hand will be responsible, ethical, take direction well, and work well with others. A basic working knowledge of stables operations and prior experience working closely with horses are also required. A qualified applicant will also be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Fluent English and/or computer literacy is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• Basic working knowledge of stable operations.
• Detail oriented. 
• Ability to work independently. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS* 

• Constantly stand, walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds.
• Occasionally lift/carry/push/pull that weigh up to 60 pounds.
• Must be free of equine related allergies. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Position may spend time standing, walking, lifting, twisting, turning, shoveling, lifting, climbing, throwing, and squatting 
• Position often spends time outdoors, in all weather and conditions (which may include dust, rain, mold, and hay) 
• Work requires daily interaction with horses

WORK STANDARDS 

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues, clients and external organizations. 
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. 
• All Athletic Department positions share responsibility for promoting and maintaining the integrity and reputation of Stanford University and its intercollegiate athletics program. In fulfilling this responsibility of this position the person hired is required to comply with both the letter and spirit of all University policies and procedures, laws, and NCAA and Pacific-12 rules and regulations. 
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu

The expected pay range for this position is $21.15 to $25.00 per hour.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs. 

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/b...) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.