Job Description

Position Details

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POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Job Title

Farrier Assistant

Department

Agriculture

Location

Sheridan

Posting Category

Staff

Desired Start Date

02/02/2026

Hourly Rate (if applicable)

Hiring Range

Full Salary Range

Benefits Summary

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Part-time employees are eligible for 25% NWCCD tuition discount for the employee during the semester teaching.

Months Worked Annually

Less than six (6) months

Typical Work Schedule

3.5 month position Feb through Mid-May (spring semester) >19 hours per week for 3 months, then <19 hours per week for remaining time

Position Information

Posting Number

20150972P

Job Posting Date

01/15/2026

Initial Review Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Summary

Job Summary:

Farrier Assistant will assist Farrier Instructor with forging exercises, safety oversight with horses and equipment, equipment and tool maintenance, scheduling horses and clients, and scoring of shoeing and practical hands-on exercises.

Reports To

Director of Agriculture

Education/Qualifications

Possess the American Farriers Association (AFA) Certified Journeyman Farrier certificate, or actively pursuing certification. Valid Driver's License

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge:Basic understanding of horse anatomy, forging and horse shoeing Knowledge of farrier equipment and tools and how to maintain them Must be able to assess safety concerns and quickly correct them

Abilities and Skills:Must be proficient at forging, shoeing and tool maintenance Must be comfortable around horses and have horsemanship skills Must be comfortable working with students at all different levels

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements

Successful applicant will be working outdoors in inclement weather, in a hot environment around forges and in uncomfortable positions under horses. Horses can be unpredictable and sometimes hazardous to be around.

Heavy lifting is required.

About Northern Wyoming Community College District

Sheridan College is located in historic Sheridan, WY at the foot of the beautiful Big Horn Mountains, minutes away from a variety of outdoor recreational activities. Sheridan is ranked "America's Top Western Town" by True West magazine and is a vibrant community. Sheridan College is a vital component in the community.



Gillette College is located in Gillette, WY, the county seat of Campbell County. Located midway between the Big Horn Mountains to the West and the Black Hills of South Dakota to the east. Gillette is a growing, family-friendly community and enjoys a very strong economy due to energy-related industries located there.

Experience

Experience:1 year work-related experience

Special Instructions to Applicants

Transcripts will be required and may be attached to your online application documents under "Transcripts" and for additional space, under "Other Documents" or emailed to: HR@sheridan.edu.



Letters of recommendation are highly recommended and can be attached to your online application documents (up to three letters), or may be sent to Human Resources at HR@sheridan.edu.


Job Duties
These are the job duties for required of the position.

Percentage of time

80%

Responsibility/Duty

Student oversight with hands-on projects, including safety and checking completion and competency.

Percentage of time

10%

Responsibility/Duty

Tool and equipment maintenance

Percentage of time

10%

Responsibility/Duty

Scheduling of horses and clients