Employment

Seasonal Wranglers are responsible for the day to day care of the corral, tack and horses. Wrangler’s first priority is the safety of the guest & horses. Wrangler must adhere to the horse program put in place by the Bar W while under the direction of the Head Wrangler.

Although hired as a Wrangler, employees must also be willing to do all jobs asked of them.

The season normally starts May 1st and ends October 1st. Preference will be given to Wranglers that are available for the entire season but students are encouraged to apply.

Wrangler duties include but not limited to:

grooming feeding and saddling horses
conduct safe and fun rides for the guests
ability to be in control of your ride and stay alert for any safety issues
help with evening activities
maintain fence and corrals
stack hay
operate a tractor to feed
inspect and hook up truck and trailer
must be a confident rider
must be able to communicate to guest how to ride, and have the fortitude to enforce it.
have a working knowledge of horses, tack, and ranch work
ability to engage the guest in conversation both on the trail and at the ranch
ability to put in long hours all season
valid drivers license
ability to lift 75 lbs repeatedly
As a wrangler, you are interacting with the guest often and must be able to think on your feet and keep the guest happy without violating Bar W rules and regulations.  All employees are required to have current basic first aid and CPR from the Red Cross before arriving at the ranch.

This is a seasonal full time position. As an upscale operation we are looking for cooks who can consistently put out excellent meals, on time and well presented. Responsible for food management and preparation, keeping the kitchen, food storage areas, refrigeration, and all equipment clean. Preference will be given to those who can start in early May and work through October. The successful candidate will be a self starter and have drive and stamina to put in long days to get the job done. Also must be willing to help with activities, tasks and chores unrelated to the kitchen. Must be well organized and manage time well. Must have a good sense of presentation

General Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, maintenance staff are responsible for the day to day care, organization, and cleanliness of the vehicles, grounds, shop, all buildings and structures and systems.  All employees must adhere to the Operations Document. Each staff member is a “Safety Manager” consistently operating and acting with safety as the first priority.

Being a responsible, dedicated role model to the guests and staff; providing organized, punctual and intentional leadership, creativity, direction and supervision during activities, trips and around the ranch; taking ownership for your personal attitude, behavior and knowledge building; working with other staff members to provide a quality experience for all guests; and adjusting one’s personal habits to the philosophy, policies and ideals of the ranch including a comprehensive understanding of and respect for our time-off/alcohol policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities

Although hired as maintenance staff, persons must be willing to do all jobs asked of them – which may include but not limited to housekeeping, assisting the Wranglers with Livestock and guests, taking guests to town, picking guests up from the airport and whatever else needs to be done on the ranch.

Ranch Hand/Maintenance duties include but are not limited to:

• Learn what we do, why we do it that way, and do it that way
• Lawn care, mowing, trimming and watering.
• Fence repair and maintenance
• Equipment maintenance and repair
• Carpentry, both building and repair work
• Plumbing repair and maintenance
• Sprinkler system operation, repair and maintenance
• Operating tractor to move materials, cut brush and level terrain
• Helping with evening activities including square dancing
• Maintaining fence and corrals
• Stacking up to 40 ton of hay a week
• Hooking up, inspecting and driving a truck and trailer
• Other duties as assigned

Personal Requirements

• Be able to engage guest in conversation both at meal times and around the Ranch
• Be able at times, to put in long hours,(6am to 9pm)
• Have good communication skills
• Ability to handle objects weighing up to 200 pounds
• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, twist, reach repeatedly without restriction
• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds repeatedly
• Being flexible in response to current and emergency situations and to shifts in responsibilities and assignments when camp is underway
• Problem solving skills
• Can “do” attitude
• Be a team player
• Ride for the “Brand”