Wranglers - Year-Round and Summer Seasonal

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. We are hiring Wranglers for multiple levels of positions, including year-round opportunities and seasonal positions. 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

Year-Round Wrangler: This full-time position begins in February or March (based on availability) and provides an opportunity to oversee the training and care of our horses while delivering exceptional guest experiences at Cabin Creek Stables.

Summer Wrangler: This seasonal position runs from April to September, offering a chance to combine your love for horses with outstanding guest service during our busy summer months. Opportunities for extension may be available based on performance and business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate safe and enjoyable activities and events at the Stables.
• Deliver exceptional guest experiences, ensuring visitors to the Stables feel welcomed and valued.
• Provide assistance with veterinary care, hoof care, and feeding of animals.
• Perform daily housekeeping and maintenance tasks to keep facilities in top condition.
• Act as Barn Host as required, ensuring guest needs are met.
• Groom, tack, and untack trail animals; harness and unharness driving animals.
• Handle reservations for stable activities through phone and in-person interactions, utilizing the reservation system.
• Ensure guests complete waiver forms and manage the POS system for ride checkouts.
• Support ranching operations, including fencing, firewood gathering, mineral block distribution, and hay harvest.
• Maintain and repair tack and harness equipment.
• Move herds in and out of pasture on horseback.
• Report and assist in repairing unsafe trails, fences, or hazards.
• Act as an ambassador for the ranch, promoting other departments during guest interactions.
• Participate in all aspects of our ongoing herd health program.

• Three to five years of riding experience.
• Guest or dude ranch experience required.
• Driving or teamster experience essential; cattle work experience a plus.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Truck and trailer driving experience a plus.
• Background in guiding or teaching desirable.
• Familiarity with heavy machinery operation and fence or trail maintenance preferred.
• Outgoing, friendly, and responsible with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and adapt priorities as needed.
• Self-motivated and mature, able to remain calm and professional in all situations without direct supervision.
• Physically fit, capable of working in all weather conditions, flexible with demanding work hours, and able to lift 45 lbs or more.

Compensation Description:

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

To Apply: Submit application materials, including resume, application questions, three references, and a riding video, through the Paylocity application portal or via email at hr@devilsthumbranch.com.

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.
• 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.