What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wrangler-Trail Guide position at Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa, a Noble House Resort?
Description
Our Wranglers are accomplished riders, loves speaking with people from a variety of backgrounds. Ready and willing to pitch in with all ranch maintenance necessary to keep the Palisade Ranch at Gateway Canyons Resort & Spa running smoothly. Palisade Ranch is a 500 acre recreational ranch, manage 30-35 head of horses and 40 acres of flood irrigated hay meadows.
- Excellent horsemanship skills.
- Able to catch, saddle and bridle horses without supervision.
- Assist in general care of livestock: basic veterinary skills, feed and water stock, stall cleanup.
- Maintain positive guest relations at all times
- Anticipate guests’ needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day.
- Resolve guest complaints, ensuring guest satisfaction.
- General and basic upkeep/repair of facilities.
- Experience towing large stock or horse trailers
- Experience with livestock in both an arena and pasture setting.
- Ability to teach others stockman-ship and horsemanship skills.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds (saddles, grain bags, fence panels etc.).
- Knowledge of activities and amenities of Gateway Canyons.
- Maintain complete knowledge of and comply with all departmental policies/service procedures/standards.
- Maintain complete knowledge of correct maintenance and use of equipment. Use equipment only as intended.
- Monitor and maintain cleanliness, sanitation and organization of assigned work areas.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Other duties as reasonably requested.
Seasonal position - $13.50/hour plus gratuities
Associate Cafeteria
End of Season Bonus
Economical on-site Housing - rent includes utilities, internet & satellite
Requirements
- Excellent horsemanship skills.
- Experience in hitching, harnessing and driving single horses and teams without assistance.
- Drive/operate manual transmission and general farm equipment
- Previous guiding experience
- Assist in general care of livestock: basic veterinary skills, feed and water stock, stall cleanup.
- Experience towing large stock or horse trailers
- Ability to lift 50 pounds (saddles, grain bags, fence panels etc.).
- Valid driver’s license.