**Gävle Equestrian Society**

Job location, Lerviksvägen 42
80647 GÄVLE , Gävleborg County - Sweden

**About Us**
Gävle Equestrian Society is a non-profit association with proud traditions dating back to 1952. We have over 400 members and run both riding school and competition activities at amateur as well as elite level. Our facility has 28 riding school horses and around 25 privately owned member horses.
We are an association with a strong sense of community, great commitment, and a clear vision – to be one of Sweden’s leading riding schools, where quality, safety, and sustainability permeate everything we do.

**Our Core Values**

* Quality and safety are central to everything we do
* Sustainable equestrian sport – environmentally, socially, and economically
* Respect for people and horses
* Focus on engagement and education
* GRS – the natural place for young people to spend their free time

**About the Position**
As a caretaker with us, you will be an important part of the organization and help ensure that the facility functions optimally every day. You will work closely with horses, staff, and members in an environment where no two days are the same.

**Main Responsibilities:**

* Maintenance of paddocks and pastures (fencing, brush clearing, etc.)
* Grooming and watering of riding arenas, both indoor and outdoor
* Internal transport within the facility (e.g. horse feed)
* Maintenance and servicing of machines and equipment
* Repairs of the facility, snow removal and sanding during winter
* When needed – assisting in the stable, including horse care
* Supervising interns from school programs

The position reports directly to the riding school manager, and working hours are Monday–Friday.

**Qualifications**
We are looking for someone who is used to working independently, is responsible, and has an eye for what needs to be done.
You enjoy practical and outdoor work and can easily collaborate when needed.

**Meritorious:**

* Experience working with animals
* Tractor license class II and experience driving a tractor

**We Offer**
With us, you will work in an inspiring environment close to animals and nature. We offer a varied role, engaged colleagues, and the opportunity to be part of an association that values sustainable equestrian sport – environmentally, socially, and economically.
We want you to enjoy your work, develop, and grow together with us on the journey toward becoming one of Sweden’s best riding schools.

For questions about the position, please contact the riding school manager, Leif Hall, at +46 705 240 084.