CMR - Wrangler; Winter Job Northern Kentucky USA,Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care

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Seasonal Full Time Crazy Mountain Ranch, Clyde Park, MT, US

5 days ago Requisition

The Club at Crazy Mountain Ranch is a private membership experience set on 18,000 extraordinary acres in the state of Montana. Take one part working ranch, combine with golf, lodging, great food, and drink plus everything else there is to see and do and you’ve got something beyond special.

The Wrangler position includes all aspects of regular ranch work, as well as guest services and RIDING! This is a riding position, please have the confidence and necessary riding skills this position requires. The ideal candidate should have strong people skills, as wranglers will be guest-facing throughout the season. Every day is different at the ranch, must be adaptive and take direction well.

We are a team, as such the position requires working together with coworkers and other ranch personnel effectively and with a good attitude. If you can’t show up on time, this is not the job for you. If you love the mountains, the outdoors, and a challenging, fun ranch environment, this is for you.

* Discounted housing on the ranch is available upon request. No pets and no personal horses will be admitted on property.*

Meals included on the days you are scheduled to work: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Applicants will be asked to submit saddling, riding and teaching videos at a later time. If applicant is local, there is potential for a working interview at the Crazy Mountain Ranch.

Job Duties:

Legging up guest horses for winter season; includes groundwork, arena work and riding out
Putting hours on up-and-coming guest horses
Safely taking guests out on trail rides and cattle drives
Driving teams/wagons for various guest events
Fencing projects: building as well as repair and maintenance of current fences
Various ranch projects as needed to keep our operation running smoothly
Cow work: trailing, gathering, sorting, branding, etc.
Riding skills are absolutely necessary. Must be able to walk/trot/lope confidently, know leads, how to post, do basic groundwork and work safely around horses
Be teachable!
General familiarity and handiness in ranch tasks
Physically fit enough to put in long days in a physical work environment
Flexibility and adaptability – every day is different at the ranch

Preferred

Skills:

Some cow knowledge and experience
Ability to drive a truck/trailer safely and competently
Experience on UTVs/ATVs, tractors, skid steers and other farm equipment
Experience driving draft teams
Basic veterinary care of horses
Teaching riding lessons to children and/or adults

Qualifications:

2+ years of horse experience, English or Western
Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Complimentary meal per shift
401K eligibility and bi-weekly match
Discounted employee housing
Discounts to over 1000 retailers through ADP Life Mart and Expert Voice
End of Season Employee Celebration
Transportation available to nearby Clyde Park/Livingston

Lone Mountain Land Company (LMLC) Operations LLC. manages the planning, entitlement, building, marketing, and sale of premier real estate communities around Big Sky, Montana. The company supports world-class operations at Spanish Peaks Mountain Club and Moonlight Basin and oversees real estate activities at Spanish Peaks, Moonlight Basin, Crazy Mountain Ranch, Big Sky Town Center, and other projects in the Big Sky region.

LMLC Operations LLC. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.