Ranch Hand - Full Time, Walt Disney World

Ranch Hand - Full Time, Walt Disney World

Join the "Neigh"-borhood… Would you like to work in our "Neigh"-borhood with 90 of the Happiest Horses on Earth? We are looking for Ranch Hands to provide a fun and safe equine experience at the Walt Disney World® Resort Tri-Circle-D Ranch, which is home of many breeds, including Appaloosas, Arabians, Belgians, Clydesdales, Percherons and Quarter Horses, plus Shetland Ponies. If you would like to take on this challenge, apply today!

At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!

We provide daily animal care including feeding, grooming, washing, working, and cleaning the stables. As well as additional animal training, environmental enrichment, and mental stimulation and report on animal health to the leadership team. We provide outstanding Guest Service while educating Guests on our animal collection and ensuring the safety of our Guests while working around equine. Physical farm chores include loading, unloading, and checking equipment of the Guests along trail rides.

Ranch Hands perform repetitive heavy lifting of 50-70 lbs including overhead, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and kneeling, in addition to working with hay, dust, wood shavings, grains, and a variety of animals.

Must be at least 18 years of age Minimum one (1) year of experience working with horses safely including riding, and/or driving single and multiple horse teams Experience saddling and harnessing horses and ponies and the initiative to handle unforeseen circumstances Experience driving trucks and trailers to transport horses Handling cleaning chemicals and supplies Must possess unrestricted work authorization Must consent to the Disney Look appearance guidelines Able to work FULL-TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) with full availability for any shift, any day of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Some shifts may start or end as early as 5:00 am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles. Must have reliable transportation to/from work

Equine driving experience and the ability to drive multiple hitch teams Advanced riding ability

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments:
Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.