Trail Guide & Horse Wrangler

Are you looking for a unique summer job where you get to work in the great outdoors, gain hands-on experience working with horses, and provide an outstanding guest experience?

Dunrovin Ranch is hiring!

We’re looking to hire on a Trail Guide/Wrangler for a full-time position Now
– September 30 2021.

Horse riding and handling experience required.

Must be well-versed in trail riding and arena riding.

We’re looking for a dependable, responsible, and friendly person to fill this crucial role.

Pay is DOE up to $15 per hour.

Please carefully review the full job description below before applying.

If you’re interested, please reply to this post with a resume and letter of interest.

No phone calls.

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POSITION TITLE: Guide/Wrangler

REPORTS TO: Ranch Manager/Assistant Ranch Manager

IMPACT: This position impacts guests, club members, program participants, the local community, as well as the tourism industry.

It is vital to ensure safe and quality lessons and trail rides to increase awareness of our organization and preserve its reputation.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Arrives on time
Completes their shift as scheduled unless another employee is available and substitution has been approved by Ranch Manager
Attends all staff meetings and required trainings
Is responsible for knowing and implementing health emergency procedures and evacuation plans
Acts professionally towards supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, club members, guests, visitors, program participants, and partnering businesses
Wears name tag when assigned, is well-groomed and dressed appropriately at all times
Completes timesheet on a daily basis
Identifies horses to be used for the day’s trail rides based on the ability and age of the people and the personality and health of the horse
Collects liability waiver from each guest
Is responsible for the safety and the quality of experience the guests and horses receive from the time guests arrive, through the corral session and/or trail ride, to the time guests leave

Correctly conducts pre-ride protocol
Conducts truck and trailer safety check before transporting horses and guests

Checks condition of tack daily and makes repairs as needed

Appropriately converses with guests, keeping the focus on guests’ experience, and addresses their needs and concerns

Provides riding lessons to children and adults
Safely transports guest and equines to riding destinations
Acts professionally towards supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, club members, guests, visitors, program participants and partnering businesses.
Listens to needs and concerns of co-workers and provides support to their goals in the work environment
Assumes all other duties and assignments deemed appropriate by the Ranch Manager, Assistant Ranch Manager or Owner of Dunrovin Ranch

Dunrovin Ranch is a drug-free and smoke free workplace.
May be asked to:
Complete any Ranch Hand and/or Office Manager Accountabilities should the
Ranch Hand or Office Manager be unavailable
Prepare for events and help with duties as assigned during events
Help facilitate children’s programs and camps
Private use of Dunrovin Ranch property:
Guides/Wranglers may be permitted to use Dunrovin Ranch’s equines for taking close friends and/or family on the Ranch Ride, River Ride, or for corral sessions.
Rider weight limit is 200#.

Prior permission and scheduling is required to ensure horses are not otherwise scheduled and are not tired from previous rides, clubs, camps, lessons, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:
At least 22 years of age.
U.S.

citizen or have a J-1 work visa.
At least 4 years of experience working directly with horses.

Component homebase riding and handling skills are a must.
Ability to work weekends and have a flexible schedule.

This job requires long days and long hours, with overtime available.
College degree preferred
– Associates or Bachelors.
Available throughout the season from June 1 through September 31.
Personal leave during the season will not be granted.
Three references with contact information, two work and one personal.
Interest in having a unique Montana horseback experience, not just a summer job.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00
– $15.00 per hour

Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
Tips
COVID-19 considerations:
Current vaccination status is confirmed for all ranch employees.

Masks may be required when appropriate (indoors, close contact with public, etc).

Ability to commute/relocate:
Lolo, MT 59847: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
Horseback riding: 4 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Preferred)
Work Location: One location