BARN ATTENDANT/JOB COACH 

Promise Ranch Therapies & Recreation (PRTR) is a non-profit organization offering Equine-Assisted Therapies, Inclusive Recreation, Veterans Programming, and Job  Coaching. PRTR serves children, adults, veterans and first responders living with  developmental, emotional, mental or physical challenges. 

Job Title: Barn Attendant/Job Coach 

Job Type: 2 part-time positions at 20 hours (4 days) per week OR 1 full-time position at 32 hours (5 days) per week to the right candidate 

Compensation: starting $15 (non-exempt) with a $2 per hour bonus when job coaching Reports to: Barn Manager 

Goals: Promise Ranch’s mission is to Enhance Our Community Through Connection and Inclusion. For our Barn Team, this means working cooperatively with the team of Barn  Attendants, Barn Manager, Equine Manager, Therapists/Instructors, and Volunteers. The  primary objective of the barn attendant job is to provide consistent, quality care to our  Program’s therapy animals, who work as partners in the development and healing of our  Program participants. 

Duties: 

● Animal Care: 

Horses 

Feed hay, grain 

Provide fresh water 

Clean stalls and paddocks 

Turn horses out/bring horses  in 

Blanket and fly masks as  directed

Goats/Sheep 

Feed hay 

Provide fresh water Clean shelter 

Turn goats out to  

Goatopia

Alpacas 

Feed hay 

Provide fresh water Clean run as needed Chickens 

Feed pellets 

Provide fresh water

Rabbits 

Feed hay, veggies,  and pellets 

Provide fresh water 

Clean living area  

daily

● Provide job coaching to a Supported Employee as scheduled

o Supervise and assist in barn chore-related tasks 

o Document encounters immediately following job coaching shifts 

o Prior experience not required 

● Drive gator or ATV to dump manure 

● Drag and Water Arena 

● Inform Equine Manager and co-workers of issues or emergencies 

● Communicate openly and proactively with all Promise Ranch team members ● Instruct and Supervise Volunteers who sign up to assist with Barn Chores ● Be willing to sub if needed 

● Requirements: 

o Ability to lift and transport up to 75 pounds. 

o Valid Driver’s License and Transportation. 

o Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and interpersonal skills. o Ability to self-direct, work independently and as part of a team. 

o Have a passion for the mission of Promise Ranch: Enhancing Our Community Through Connection and Inclusion. 

o Previous barn work experience REQUIRED. 

o Tractor experience desired, but not required 

Environmental Factors: 

➔ Indoor and outdoor work in all environments, including inclement weather ➔ Walking between work sites 

➔ Exposure to dust, heat, cold, moisture, equines and other animals, associated odors,  and noisy conditions. 

Location: 

Praying Hands Ranch, 11892 Hilltop Road, Parker, CO 80134 

Apply to R------------ with the subject “Barn Attendant”