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Biltmore Company

$17.09/hr

The Equestrian Center Boarding Assistant will be responsible for feeding and caring for horses. Duties will include, but are not limited to: cleaning stalls, water tubs, aisles and other areas in the ...

Aaregional

$12/hr

Essential Duties: * Assist passengers in boarding and disembarking flights * Monitor computerized passenger boarding * Assist customers with special needs, including arranging for wheelchairs and ...

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Legal Assistant

Nashville, TN · On-site

TN SBE(State Board of Education) Position: Legal Assistant Location: 500 James Robertson Parkway, Davy Crockett Tower, 8th Floor, Nashville, Tennessee 37243-1050 Duration: 4+ Months Hybrid Tennessee ...

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What is a boarding assistant?

Boarding Assistants are staff members who support the daily operations and welfare of students living in boarding schools or residential facilities. Their responsibilities often include supervising students outside of class hours, assisting with pastoral care, organizing activities, and ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Boarding Assistants play a key role in fostering a positive community, addressing students' needs, and serving as a point of contact between students and other staff. They may also help with administrative tasks, emergency situations, and maintaining discipline. Overall, their work ensures that students have a comfortable and enriching experience while living away from home.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a boarding assistant?

To thrive as a Boarding Assistant, you need a background in childcare, basic first aid training, and experience working with young people, often supported by relevant certifications or safeguarding checks. Familiarity with boarding management systems, incident reporting tools, and communication platforms is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, and the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion help build trust with students and colleagues. These skills and qualities are crucial to providing a safe, supportive, and well-organized boarding environment for students.

What are some common challenges a boarding assistant faces when supporting students in a residential setting?

Boarding Assistants often encounter challenges such as managing diverse student personalities, addressing homesickness, and ensuring a safe, inclusive living environment. They need to balance being approachable mentors while upholding school policies and maintaining discipline. Effective communication and conflict resolution skills are essential, as Boarding Assistants frequently mediate between students or handle concerns that arise outside of classroom hours. The role can be demanding during evenings and weekends, but it offers meaningful opportunities to positively impact students’ well-being and personal growth.

What is the difference between Boarding Assistant vs Bus Driver?

AspectBoarding AssistantBus Driver
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; background checksCommercial driver's license (CDL); background checks
Work EnvironmentSchool or transportation facilities; assisting studentsDriving school buses; on the road
Employer & IndustrySchools, transportation companiesSchool districts, transportation services

While both roles support student transportation, Boarding Assistants focus on helping students board safely and managing their behavior, whereas Bus Drivers operate the vehicle and ensure safe transportation. Both roles often require background checks and work within school transportation environments, but their primary responsibilities differ.

What are the most commonly searched types of Boarding jobs in Tennessee?

The most popular types of Boarding jobs in Tennessee are:

What cities in Tennessee are hiring for Boarding Assistant jobs?

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Infographic showing various Boarding Assistant job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Equestrian Boarder Assistant - Flex

Biltmore Company

On-site

$17.09/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Feed and water horses according to daily schedule.

  • Clean stalls, water buckets, aisles, and other areas in the barn.

  • Assist with project work such as pasture and trail maintenance, special event setup and teardown, fence repair, and mowing and spraying for weed and fly control.

Biltmore Estate rating

7.0

Company rating: 7.0 out of 10

Biltmore Estate

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

5.6

Company rating compared to similar companies: 5.6 out of 10

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Based on 104,166 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

The best things about working at Biltmore Estate

  • 89%

    89% say they enjoy their job

    say they enjoy their job

  • 80%

    80% say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

    say their managers don’t change their shifts at short notice

  • 67%

    67% say they have respectful managers

    say they have respectful managers

Featured by Biltmore Estate, based on 13 Breakroom Quiz responses from their frontline employees

Job description

Job Description

The starting pay range for this position begins at $17.09/hour and is based on the level of qualifications and relevant experience above the minimum requirements.

Flex: A position working an average of 20-29 hours per week (between 1000 - 1559 hours/year).

Schedule can vary, but is generally 10-hour shifts from 7am-5pm. Weekends and holidays are a requirement of this position.

The Equestrian Center Boarding Assistant will be responsible for feeding and caring for horses. Duties will include, but are not limited to: cleaning stalls, water tubs, aisles and other areas in the barn; turning out horses to pasture and bringing them in to the barn, feeding and haying all horses. Other responsibilities will consist of assisting with project work, which may include pasture and trail maintenance; helping with set-up, execution, and tear down of special events; fence repair; and mowing and spraying for weed and fly control. The incumbent will also be expected to provide general assistance and support for the department, leadership, and company.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Feed and water horses according to daily schedule.
2. Clean stalls, feed and water buckets and other areas according to BEC SOPs.
3. Move horses from barn to pasture and pasture to barn according to seasonal turnout schedule.
4. Blanket horses with winter rugs or summer fly sheets according to season and boarder requests.
5. Check on pastured horses - clean and refill water tubs as needed, distribute hay, check fencing for safety and head count and check all horses for injuries.
6. Complete daily and weekly cleaning tasks such as vehicle and equipment maintenance, emptying trash bins, cobwebbing, sweeping, and vacuuming, tack rooms, feed rooms, and other areas, and tidying up equipment storage areas.
7. Work on routine and seasonal projects as directed. Project work includes trail marking and maintenance, set-up and tear down for special events, assisting during special events, pasture maintenance, fence repair, mowing and spraying for weed control and fly control.
8. Cleaning and maintenance of Ride Biltmore area (guest barn, camp field, pens, and paddocks.
9. Assist with projects or chores at Deerpark Carriage and Trail Barns when directed.
10. Interact in a positive manner with boarders and guests.

Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or GED required. Additional education, training, and/or certification(s) a plus
2. At lease one (1) years of related equestrian experience.
2. Proven commitment to providing world class internal and external service.
3. Strong organizational and time management skills; must be able to prioritize work and be flexible.
4. Ability to be proactive and take initiative where appropriate; should be comfortable anticipating and troubleshooting issues.
5. Ability to exercise good judgment and creatively problem solve.
6. Attention to detail with a focus on quality and care.
7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills; must be able to convey information clearly, concisely, and effectively.
8. Able to obtain First Aid, AED and CPR certification.
9. Applicants have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record for the past two (2) years, and must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements:

1. Be able to work in all types of weather, including extreme heat and cold, with fluctuations in temperature and conditions.
2. Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
3. Must be able to stand/walk for extended periods of time.
4. Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, reach overhead and below.
5. Ability to visually assess horses.
6. Full range of motion to be able to interact with animals and provide care/treatment.
7. Ability to operate standard transmission vehicles, small equipment and tools, and tractors as needed.
8. Ability to work effectively in an environment with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen, animal hair/feathers, chemicals, and other particulates.

Working at Biltmore Estate

Perks for frontline workers

From Biltmore Estate, via Breakroom

  • 40% discounts at estate food and beverage and retail locations

  • Year-round access to the estate gardens and grounds

  • Access to the Clinic on Biltmore Estate at no cost

  • Access to Employee Assistance Network, Biltmore Cares Chaplains program, and Eblen Charities

  • Company training and development programs

  • Paid sick/emergency leave (flexible & full-time employees)

  • Paid holidays (flexible & full-time employees)

  • Eligibility to participate in company profit-sharing program (based on seniority; for flexible and full-time employee)

  • Eligibility to contribute to 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match (flexible and full-time employee)

  • Paid vacation (full-time employees)

About Biltmore Estate, in their own words

From Biltmore Estate

Completed in 1895, Biltmore was created as a grand estate for George and Edith Vanderbilt, their family, and friends. America’s Largest Home® was intended to be an escape, offering the pleasures of country life where every wish was anticipated and fulfilled.

That is the legacy that inspires our 2,000 employees: providing world-class service and gracious hospitality to every guest while preserving and protecting a beloved American icon.

Company values

From Biltmore Estate

Biltmore welcomes, respects, supports, and values diverse guests and employees, not only because it is the right thing to do, but also because it is essential for the preservation of this special place for generations to come. Through what we call a REACH mindset (Recognition, Empathy, Accountability, Curiosity, and Humility), we build relationships to create inclusive communities, develop and empower diverse leadership, and invest in team and community development.

Our company culture is guided by a legacy of serving our guests and each other with the gracious hospitality for which George Vanderbilt was known. Biltmore is still family-owned and remains passionate about fostering a welcoming and inclusive oasis from everyday life for our guests and each other.

Diversity and inclusion statement

From Biltmore Estate

By building equitable and inclusive practices, Biltmore attracts and empowers a workforce as diverse as the 1.7 million+ annual guests that we serve. Our efforts are aimed at empowering our current 2,000+ employees while concurrently creating the workforce of the future.

We’re fortifying these efforts through the establishment of clear and ambitious goals, along with developing strategies and pipelines to enhance diverse representation at Biltmore.

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