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Assistant Barn Manager

University of Georgia, Athens, Georgia, us, 30604

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Posting Details Posting Number: S14306P

Working Title: Assistant Barn Manager

Department: Athletics-Equestrian

Institution: University of Georgia (UGA)

The University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full‑time staff and enrolls over 41,000 students.

Posting Type:

External

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Eligible Full/Part time Full Time

Work Schedule:

Ability to work nontraditional hours to include nights, weekends, and some holidays

Salary:

Commensurate with experience

Posting Date:

10/27/2025 Closing Date:

Open until filled

Proposed Starting Date:

01/01/2026

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

Special Instructions to Applicants:

None

EEO Policy Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, and our core values are integrity, excellence, accountability, and respect.

Position Summary Provide assistance to the Barn Manager with the care and management of the UGA Equestrian Team equine athletes. Job duties include but are not limited to: care and maintenance of equines (daily equine care, veterinary care, therapeutic management), inventory and organization of equine supplies, oversight and development of part‑time/student employees, assistance during equestrian competitions, and help maintaining a premier NCAA equine program. Coordinate with the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and other veterinary practices to provide equine health care. May represent the equestrian barn in meetings and assume duties as directed in the absence of the farm or barn manager.

Key Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with horse care and veterinary support preferred

Ability to lift approximately 50 lbs and perform physical demands such as bending, stooping, and lifting

Valid driver’s license; driving responsibilities required

Position is a Position of Trust; does not have direct access to financial resources or P‑Card

Key Responsibilities Veterinary Care

– Assist Barn Manager with veterinary care of equines.

Assist with the administration of medications, treatment of injuries, deworming, vaccinations, coggins/EIA tests, Adequan injections, aftercare of joint injections, veterinary appointments, chiropractic appointments, and farrier appointments.

Therapeutic Rehabilitation & Equine Exercise

– Management of medical treatments & therapeutic care under guidance of Barn & Farm Manager.

Provide fungal treatments, cold hosing/icing treatments, bandaging, surgical after care, bathing & grooming of equines, Equiband exercise, laser therapy, Bemer treatments, massage pad treatments, exercise management of hot walker treatments & therapies.

Health & Maintenance

– Assist Barn Manager with daily care of equines.

Feed, hay, water, stall cleaning, pasture integration, pasture management, equine nutrition management, transportation of equines, general daily horse care.

Inventory & Organization

– Maintain inventory & organization of medical & therapeutic supplies.

Medications: injectable medications, tablets/capsules/suspension ointments, wound sprays, thrush treatments, hoof packing, poultices.

Medical Supplies: needles, syringes, gauze, sheet cotton, Telfa pads, vet wrap, elasticon, Animal Lintex pads, etc.

Grooming Supplies: fungal treatments, shampoos, conditioners, chlorhexidine, betadine, rubbing alcohol.

Cleanliness & Aesthetic

– Assist Barn Manager with overall cleanliness & organization of barn & pastures to maintain safety for equines & student athletes.

Barn aisle, feed room, storage room, medication storage, horse stalls, tack room, pastures, paddocks.

Oversight & Development of Part-Time/Student Employees

Supervise part‑time employees while on shift to maintain safe environment for part‑time employees, student athletes, & equines.

Teach and mentor part‑time employees & student athletes in safe horse handling practices and minor wound or skin condition treatments.

Competitions

– Assist Barn Staff with horse management & preparation of facility.

Relocation of equines for competitions

Medication administration

Pre & Post meet therapies

Pre & Post meet treatments

Critical Care during meet

Return of equines to pre‑meet pasture/stall routines.

Additional duties as assigned.

Contact Information Recruitment Contact Name: Amber Bradley Recruitment Contact Email: abradley@sports.uga.edu

Applicant Documents Required Documents:

Resume/CV Optional Documents:

Cover Letter

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