Employment

Responsible for maintenance services and repairs in the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, plastering, ranch equipment as well as general grounds maintenance.

• Valid Driver’s license
• Working knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, trucks, tractors, trailers, RV’s and facility grounds.
• Ability to use efficiently various power and hand tools.
• Ability to operate ranch equipment including but not limited to trucks, tractors with implements, trailers.
• Knowledge of safety procedures
• Problems solving skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to adapt to a wide variety of tasks happening at same time
Supervision:
Physical:
• Ability to handle objects weighing up to 200 pounds
• Ability to stoop, bend, squat, twist, reach repeatedly without restriction
• Ability to lift 70-100 pounds repeatedly
Behavioral:
• Can “do” attitude
• Team player
• Ability to work long hours

The Bar W is seeking motivated candidates for lodge staff positions. The role of the lodge staff is to perform any combination of daily light cleaning tasks to weekly deep cleaning. Duties to include making beds, replenishing linens, cleaning rooms and halls, vacuuming, doing dishes and light gardening, assisting at mealtimes serving and cleaning up. Work with the head cook to make sure all kitchen and food storage areas are kept clean and organized at all times. On a daily basis in addition to helping at meal times, ensure that all guest rooms, cabin, common areas and office are clean and have the proper linens and supplies. Experienced individuals preferred, but are willing to train motivated candidates.

We have an incredible Kids Program at the Bar W Guest Ranch and want counselors that have interest and enthusiasm for the group they work with. The Cowpoke Program is for kids ages 0-6 years and provides a day-camp type atmosphere that focuses on outdoor activities, basic horseback riding, small animal care, crafts, and games. The Cowpoke group is usually small, only about 1-3 kids each week. The Kids Counselor is responsible for the kids when the parents and other family members are taking part in the horseback riding program or other ranch activities. In times that we don’t have any kids on the ranch, or no kids participating in the program the Kids Counselor will be a wrangler and take out horseback rides, give lessons, etc. Our ideal candidate has experience and interest in working at day cares or preschool programs with some horse background.

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

The Bar W Guest Ranch is looking for the right candidate to fill our Head Wrangler Position.  This is a position that will be an integral part of the management team at the Bar W.

The Bar W is seeking a responsible, dedicated role model for the guests and staff; providing organized, punctual and intentional leadership, creativity, direction and supervision during activities, trips and around the ranch and in the Lodge; taking ownership for your personal attitude, behavior and knowledge building; working with other members of the management team to provide a quality experience for all guests; and adjusting one’s personal habits to the philosophy, policies and ideals of the ranch.

Come and join the team at the Bar W, learn and live our culture, help guide our staff and of course string of horses, and experience everything that Montana has to offer.