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HSHeritage Schools, Inc.
Heritage Schools, Inc.Residential Treatment

Equine & Animal Program Supervisor

Location

Payson, Utah, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

3-7 years

Compensation

$20 - $20 per hour

Posted

5h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

The Equine & Animal Program Supervisor manages daily barn operations, ensures excellent animal care, and leads equine programming. This role involves teaching riding lessons, supervising students during activities, and training staff to support therapeutic and educational goals for neurodiverse adolescent girls.

What You'll Do

  • Manage the daily operations of the barn and animal program

  • Ensure excellent care for horses and other campus animals

  • Coordinate feeding, veterinary and farrier care, medications, and facility maintenance

  • Teach riding lessons, horsemanship, and safe animal handling

  • Supervise students during barn chores and equine activities

  • Train and mentor equine staff while maintaining a safe, organized environment

  • Collaborate with clinical, residential, and education teams to support student success

Qualifications

Required

  • 3+ years of equine or barn management experience

  • Experience teaching riding lessons and horsemanship

  • Strong knowledge of horse health, behavior, and safety

  • Leadership or supervisory experience

Preferred

  • Degree in Equine Science, Animal Science, or related field

  • PATH Intl., CHA, or similar instructor certification (or willingness to obtain)

  • Experience working with youth or in therapeutic, educational, or residential settings

  • CPR and First Aid certification

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

  • Has a passion for horses and mentoring youth

  • Leads with patience, professionalism, and compassion

  • Values safety, teamwork, and organization

  • Enjoys meaningful, hands-on work

Physical Requirements

  • Lift up to 50 pounds

  • Safely handle and lead horses

  • Work outdoors year-round

  • Perform daily barn chores and facility upkeep

  • Support students during riding lessons and activities

Why Join Spark Homestead?

  • Meaningful work that changes lives

  • Beautiful campus with horses and farm animals

  • Supportive, multidisciplinary team

  • Opportunities for professional growth

  • Mission-driven culture focused on helping students heal and thrive

Build confidence. Teach responsibility. Change lives-one horse, one student, one day at a time.

Updated 5h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Equine Management • 1+ yrs
Barn Management • 1+ yrs
Riding Instruction • 1+ yrs
Horsemanship • 1+ yrs
Horse Health • 1+ yrs
Leadership • 1+ yrs
Supervision • 1+ yrs
Teamwork • 1+ yrs

Experience

3-7 years

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation
Healthcare & Pharma

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$20 - $20 per hour

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodHourly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationPayson, Utah, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleHigh9/10
physicalHigh9/10
cognitiveMedium7/10
executionHigh8/10
creativityMedium6/10
uncertaintyMedium6/10
communicationHigh8/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Heritage Schools, Inc.

Team size

Growing team

Location

Payson, Utah, United States

Spark Homestead is a residential treatment program for neurodiverse adolescent girls, where horses and animals play a key role in helping students build confidence, responsibility, and emotional growth.

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Equine & Animal Program Supervisor

Payson, Utah, United StatesFull Time