Welcome to Stanford’s Department of Athletics, Physical Education and Recreation (“DAPER”), the premier intercollegiate athletics program in the country. With an unparalleled record of 139 NCAA team championships, we are the proud Home of Champions. Our success isn’t just measured in trophies; it’s reflected in the passion of our nearly 900 student-athletes competing across 36 intercollegiate varsity teams. It resonates in our unwavering support for the university’s physical education, recreation, and wellness initiatives. At Stanford, we don’t just embrace excellence; we define it. We don’t just nurture champions; we create them. Our actions are guided by the core tenets of DAPER culture, “The DAPER Way,” which are: Embrace Scholar Athleticism, Pursue and Revere Excellence, Lead with Courage, and Work Cohesively.
Are you ready to inspire champions? If yes, then this may be the right opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
The Stable Hand/Horse Groom is responsible for aiding in the overall operations of the Red Barn Student Equestrian Center, reporting to the General Manager. This person will be responsible for the feeding, turnout, and blanketing of Stanford and the boarders’ horses, and for the cleaning and maintenance of the barns. This position may require working mornings, weekends, evenings, and/or holidays.
- Clean and bed stalls 25-35 stalls each day
- Use a pitchfork to pick up manure in the stall, twisting torso 180 degrees to deposit it in the wheelbarrow
- Push a fully loaded wheelbarrow up to 200’
- Dump a fully loaded wheelbarrow
- Reload the wheelbarrow with shavings
- Standing and/or walking for up to 2 hours at a time
- Turnout horses
- Reach up to place halter on horse’s head (up to 6’)
- Walk the horse up to 500’ to the paddock
- Feed horses
- Climb up the hay to help push 5-10 bales of hay onto the ground
- Lift or help lift 7 hay bales weighing in excess of 80Lbs into the Gator
- Drive the Gator and stop at each stall to pick up a flake of hay and turn the body to throw it into the stall
- Clean and maintain the various fixtures and common areas in the barns and adjacent areas
- Clean Round Pen, paddocks, and Eurosicer
- Use a pitchfork to pick up manure and load it into the Gator
- Use the hose to wash down the arena walls
- Clean Round Pen, paddocks, and Eurosicer
- Operate the farm tractor and perform site maintenance as requested
- Pick up large 20-30 Gallon tubs loaded with up to 20-50Lbs of manure and sand to dump up into the Gator for disposal
- Get up onto the tractor, stepping up 3’ and pulling oneself up to the seat
- Sit for up to 1 hour at a time
- Ability to turn and look 180 degrees over the shoulder every 5 minutes to ensure even harrowing
- Ability to help bend down/squat for up to 30-60 minutes to help trade out harrow teeth
- Blanket and un-blanket horses, depending on the season
- Assist with any projects as assigned by the Barn Manager.
- Work closely with the Barn Manager to ensure the general well-being and safety of the facility and its horses.
Qualifications
A successful Stable Hand/Horse Groom will be responsible, ethical, take direction well, and work well with others. A basic working knowledge of stable 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.
DAPER’s Integrity
This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and ACC rules and regulations.
Why Stanford is for you
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
- Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
- A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
- A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
- Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
- Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!
The expected pay range for this position is $23.97 to $26.50 per hour. The actual pay will be pro-rated based on the 80% FTE.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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 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.
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