University of Georgia
Assistant Barn Manager
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the
Apply for this Job
link/button.
If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark
link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the
Print Preview
link.
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Apply for this Job
link/button.
If you would like to bookmark this position for later review, click on the
Bookmark
link. If you would like to print a copy of this position for your records, click on the
Print Preview
link.
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
#J-18808-Ljbffr