Equine Assisted Therapy Lead Facilitator

Job DetailsJob Location: Comanche Nation Natural Resources - LAWTON, OK 73507Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDSalary Range: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: M-F/8-5OPENING DATE:  April 10, 2026

CLOSING DATE:  Open Until Filled

POSITION SUMMARY: The Equine Assisted Therapy Lead Facilitator is responsible for the day-to-day oversight and management of the Comanche Nation Assisted Therapy program.  This is a new program and this position will be responsible for starting and building the program.  This position will supervise employees and work directly with horses and persons receiving equine assisted therapy.  The ideal candidate has substantial experience with horses, is dependable and reliable, and is committed to building the program over the long-term.  The ideal candidate is further someone dedicated to living a sober lifestyle and promoting positive mental health and well-being.  The person hired for this position must obtain Equine Assisted Wellness (EAW) certification. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Scheduling employees’ work hours
Scheduling groups or individuals for therapy
Caring for Comanche Nation-owned horses, including ordering feed, arranging veterinary care, grooming horses, and performing routine maintenance of horse stables, tack, and other equipment
Coordinating and arranging agreement for borrow horses for therapy
Manage the program budget, submit requisitions and purchase orders to Finance Department
Seek and obtain grants to support equine assisted therapy expansion
Serve as lead facilitator for equine therapy sessions and instruct clients on horsemanship skills
Maintain confidentiality of client therapy sessions 

REPORTS TO: Will report to Director of Agriculture Operations

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

Employee must be able to climb, crouch, pull, push, reach, stand engage in repetitive motions, grasp, walk, feel, touch, speak, hear and see
Employee must be able to move and lift computing equipment
Employee must be able to ride and handle horses
Employee must be able to move and lift horse feed and equipment

WORK ENVIRONMENT:      

Work will be completed indoors or outdoors based on needs of the department
Occasional travel for meetings, trainings, or conferences
Ability to meet strict deadlines
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5pm. Some weekends and evenings.
Travel Required: Occasionally

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

Must possess at least fifteen years’ experience in horsemanship, including experience with green and unhandled horses
Must possess a high school diploma or GED
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Comanche Nation motor vehicle policy
Must be willing to submit to and pass drug testing
Must be willing to submit to and pass a background investigation
Must be willing to promote abstinence from drugs and alcohol
Must be willing to learn and promote Comanche cultural beliefs concerning horses and horsemanship

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must comply with Comanche Nation policies and procedures
Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive information

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The Comanche Nation does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

COMANCHE PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of enrollment with employment application to receive Comanche preference.  

INDIAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance with Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC Section 472), Form 4432 must be submitted with employment application to receive Indian Preference. Non-Indian applications will be considered in the absence of qualified Comanche and/or Indian preference applicants. 

VETERAN PREFERENCE applies in accordance to the Comanche Nation Human Resources Policies and Procedures. Eligible applicants must submit proof of veteran status, DD Form 214, with employment application to receive veteran preference.