"Assistant Barn Manager"

Job Details

(posted 6/17/25)

Hollins University in Roanoke, Virginia invites applications for the position of Assistant Barn Manager.

This is an exciting opportunity to support one of the nation’s most historied equestrian schools and member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). The Hollins riding program boasts an on-campus riding facility that supports an impressive array of talented and beloved horses and committed and competitive riders. This is a full-time, 12-month administrator position within the university’s Athletics Department that reports to the Director of the Equestrian Program & Head Riding Coach and collaborates with the Barn Manager.

About the Role

The Assistant Barn Manager supports an array of responsibilities necessary for the Hollins University Riding Center to thrive. Working under the guidance of the Barn Manager, this role directly supports the daily operations of the Riding Center. The position supports all elements of barn management including proper horse care, upkeep and maintenance of riding facilities, and supervision of groom/stable workers and work-study students.

Position Qualifications

Successful applicants must have the following qualifications and experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of five years of direct experience in horse care
• Thorough understanding and working knowledge of equine first aid, bandaging, clipping, trimming/pulling, lunging, schooling, and sole change
• Effective communication, interpersonal, role-modeling, and organizational skills
• Commitment to supporting a safe barn environment and experience for riders of all levels
• Ability to work within the framework of the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) and other riding associations’ rules and regulations as relevant
• Ability to work effectively with student, campus, alumnae/i, and equestrian organization constituencies
• Ability to work well with students and colleagues from all backgrounds and with varying levels of riding experience
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to transport horses for off-campus appointments and competitions
• Ability and willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends
• Valid United States driver’s license with minimal violations

Preferred candidates will have the following:

• College degree
• Experience with barn management in a riding facility
• Experience with intercollegiate riding
• Experience driving a rig and six-horse trailer
• Experience in a single-sex, residential, liberal arts higher education institution

Application Process

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to hollinshr@hollins.edu. Candidates are encouraged to comment in their cover letter on how their contributions will further the university’s efforts to ensure the success and inclusion of all members of its community. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Semi-final candidates will be asked to submit contact information for three references. Once the selected candidate accepts a contingent employment offer, a motor vehicle background check will be conducted.

About Hollins

Hollins University is dedicated to academic excellence, creativity, belonging, and preparing students for lives of purpose. Hollins provides an outstanding and academically rigorous undergraduate liberal arts education for women and entrepreneurial and innovative graduate programs for all in a gender-inclusive environment. The university promotes opportunities for research, study abroad, and leadership training, and offers real-world experience through global internships supported by an extensive alumnae/i network.

Hollins University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment. No employee or applicant shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including transgender status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and gender identity), national or ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable state and federal laws.

Visit www.hollins.edu for more information.