Stable Hand​/Horse Groom

🔍Department of Athletics, Physical Education, and Recreation, Stanford, California, United States📁Athletics📅Jan 26, 2026 Post Date📅108085 Requisition #

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 137 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!

• Clean and bed stalls 25-35 stalls each day
  • Use pitchfork to pick up manure in the stall, twisting torso 180 degrees to deposit in wheelbarrow.
  • Push fully loaded wheelbarrow up to 200’
  • Dump fully loaded wheelbarrow
  • Reload 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 horse up to 500’ to paddock
• Feed horses
  • Climb up hay to help push 5-10 bales of hay onto ground
  • Lift or help lift 7 hay bales weighing in excess of 80
    
    Lbs into Gator
  • Drive Gator and stop at each stall to pick up flake of hay and turn body to throw it into stall
• Clean and maintain the various fixtures and common areas in the barns and adjacent areas
  • Clean Round Pen, paddocks, and Eurosicer
    • Use pitchfork to pick up manure and load into Gator
    • Use hose to wash down arena walls
• Operate the farm tractor and perform site maintenance as requested
  • Pick up large 20-30 Gallon tubs loaded with up to 20-50
    
    Lbs of manure and sand to dump up into Gator for disposal
  • Get up onto tractor, stepping up 3’ and pulling self up to seat
  • Sit for up to 1 hour at a time
  • Ability to turn and look 180 degrees over 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 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.

A successful Stable Hand/Horse Groom will be responsible, ethical, take direction well, and work well with others. A basic working knowledge of stables 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 a plus.

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.

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 Ted Talk, 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…