Summer Season Wrangler at Devil's Thumb Ranch

, Colorado, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Oct, 26

Salary

14.5

Posted On

11 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Horsemanship, Guest Service, Animal Care, Team Driving, First Aid/CPR, POS Systems, Reservation Systems, Facility Maintenance, Ranching, Teaching, Guiding, Heavy Machinery Operation, Interpersonal Skills, Multi-tasking, Herd Health Management, Tack Maintenance

Industry

Hospitality

Description

Description Principal Purpose of Job: Assist the Stables Manager & Assistant Stables Manager, with all aspects of the operation. Consistently provide a high level of guest service through a variety of safe, educational & enjoyable Stables’ activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Facilitate safe & fun Stables’ activities & events. Conduct lessons & teamster operations as required; assist in team penning and cattle drives. Consistently provide exceptional guest experiences for all visitors to the Stables. Assist with vet care, hoof care and feeding of animals. Perform daily housekeeping and facility maintenance duties. Undertake Barn Host role when required. Groom, tack & un-tack trail animals; harness & un-harness driving animals. Book stables’ activities on the reservations system through phone & personal interactions. Operate the POS system for ride checkouts and merchandise sales. Assist with all ranching duties (fencing, firewood, mineral blocks, hay harvest etc.). Assist with tack & harness maintenance. Move herd in and out to pasture on horseback. Report and aid repair of unsafe trails, fences or hazards. Be an ambassador for the ranch in promoting all other departments during guest interactions. Assist with all areas of our ongoing herd health program. Requirements Personal Attributes: Outgoing, friendly & responsible with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to multi-task and alter priorities at short notice. Works well in both a team and as an individual. Motivated & mature with ability to remain calm in all situations without direct supervision. Physical Demands: Heavy lifting (must be able to lift 75lbs - 100lbs) Able to work outside in all elements. Physically fit and able to work flexible and demanding hours. Reach, bend, twist, pull and stoop; grasp, turn & manipulate objects of varying size & weight. Must be able to horseback ride effectively for excess of 8 hours per day. Education/Experience: First Aid/CPR certified. Have at least five years prior horse experience. Background of guiding or teaching desirable. Team driving experience a plus. Heavy machinery operation a plus. Special Skills/Equipment: Proven horsemanship skills. Ability to ride advanced and/or green horses at all gaits in a safe & controlled manner. Computer literate & confident telephone manner

Responsibilities

Assist the Stables Manager in daily operations, including animal care, facility maintenance, and ranching duties. Provide high-quality guest experiences by conducting lessons, guiding trail rides, and managing bookings.