Stage Coach​/Wagon Drivers - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Horse Department team in Yellowstone National Park!

Are you enthusiastic about horses, hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all four! You will play a vital role in providing services to enhance our guests' experiences through guided tours! We’re hiring Stagecoach/Wagon Drivers and Lead Stagecoach and Wagon Drivers to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

The Stagecoach/Wagon Drivers and Lead responsibilities involve safely conducting horseback, wagon, and stagecoach tours while providing informative commentary about park features while ensuring the safety of both employees and guests. Selecting appropriate mounts, maintaining equipment, and overseeing the welfare of the horses as well. Additional tasks include conducting safety orientations, assisting guests with mounting, and performing general maintenance of the corrals.

• Position Type:
  Seasonal
• Season Dates:
  May 2026 - September 2026
• Pay: $19.25 - $21.00/hour
• Schedule:
  
  Typical schedule is 40 - 50 hours per week, 5 days/per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire in Yellowstone, and proud stewards of the park.

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi‑Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• No Wyoming state taxes deducted from your paycheck
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Employee discounts at local gateway communities
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

• Safely conduct horseback tours, wagon and stagecoach tours based on company procedures.
• Provide knowledgeable commentary of Park features.
• Responsible for employee and guest safety.
• Inspect and report needed maintenance of Horse Department equipment and tack.
• Present safety and guest orientation speeches prior to rides.
• Select appropriate mounts for guests based on their skills and needs.
• Assist guest(s) in mounting/dismounting assigned stock.
• Properly adjust tack based on each guests needs.
• Conduct cinch checks as directed by corral management.

• Assists in training wranglers for horseback tours, stagecoach tours and wagon tours.
• Safely conduct horseback tours, stagecoach tours and wagon tours while providing knowledgeable commentary on Park features.
• Responsible for employee and guest safety.
• Responsible for inspection and maintenance of Horse Department equipment and tack.
• Responsible for any assigned equipment (including radios).
• Responsible for feeding and general welfare of stock.
• Responsible for cleaning and maintenance of corrals and surrounding area.
• Responsible for accident reporting.
• Responsible for interacting with guests at their assigned location.
• Responsible for safe vehicle and equipment operation.
• Assists with creation and management of the Driving Team schedule, both personnel and horses.

• Strong communication and commentary skills.
• Horsemanship and team driving skills.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of Yellowstone features, facilities and services.
• Knowledge of department and company policies and procedures.

• Strong communication skills and presentation skills.
• Intermediate horsemanship skills and/or team driving skills.
• Knowled…