Wrangler

This is a full-time position. Seasonal Wrangler positions will be posted in October and April.

Are you passionate about horse care and seeking an affordable way to live in one of Colorado's most breathtaking mountain towns? Look no further than Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, situated on 6,500 acres of pristine wilderness at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Our subsidized staff housing, featuring shared living spaces, makes it feasible for qualified candidates to reside in this picturesque setting while caring for our horses and enjoying easy access to epic outdoor activities year-round. Whether you prefer skiing and snowboarding in the winter or hiking, mountain biking, fishing, and horseback riding during warmer seasons, Devil’s Thumb Ranch offers unparalleled opportunities to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Colorado.

Principle Purpose of Job

Wranglers at Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is key to ensuring the success of our mission by overseeing the training and care of our horses. This role involves planning, directing, and executing daily training operations at Cabin Creek Stables.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate safe & fun Stables’ activities & events.

• 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 reservation system through phone & personal interactions as needed.

• Make sure guests have completed waiver forms and operate the POS system for ride checkouts.

• Assist with all ranching duties (fencing, firewood, mineral blocks, hay harvest, etc.).

• Assist with tack & harness maintenance.

• Move the herd in and out to pasture on horseback.

• Report and aid in the 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.

Qualifications:

• Guest or Dude Ranch experience required

• First Aid/CPR certified preferred

• Background in guiding or teaching desirable

• Team driving experience a plus

• Heavy machinery operation a plus

• Experience with fence and general trail maintenance preferred

• 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

• Able to work outside in all elements

• Physically fit and able to work flexible and demanding hours

Compensation Description:

$14.50 - $16.50/hr +tips Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits and Perks:

• 152 hours of Paid Time Off if FT, Year-Round employment status.

• Affordable furnished housing, if working a minimum of 35 hours/week or more.

• Health, Dental & Life & Vision Insurances, plus 401k Employer Match of up to $2,000 annually--if FT, Year-Round employment status.

• Employer-sponsored monthly events such as Avalanche, Rockies & Nuggets games, Zip-lining, Snow-tubing, Hiking, Bowling, Recreation Center, etc.

• Employer-sponsored Softball and Hockey leagues.

• Wellness Program opportunities including meditation, complimentary daily Yoga, trail running & mountain-biking workshops.

• 25% discounts at all Devil's Thumb Ranch restaurants, activities including Trail Rides, and Spa Treatments.

• Discounted Winter Park Ski Resort season pass (available annually in season) or 1/2 price Grand Park Rec Center Pass.

• Referral bonus of $250 if we hire someone you refer.

Due to the nature of our 24-hour operation, there is no guaranteed work schedule. Managers will try to accommodate specific schedule requests, but they are never guaranteed if business volume prohibits.

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.