Assistant Head Wrangler - Yellowstone National Park

Xanterra Parks & Resorts•Yellowstone National Park, WY

56d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Head Wrangler supports the Head Wrangler in ensuring safety and quality corral operations, including animal care, equipment inspections, accident reporting, guest service, employee training, and accurate documentation. The position requires advanced horsemanship, leadership, strong communication skills, knowledge of Yellowstone National Park, and physical ability to work outdoors and with large animals in varying conditions.

Requirements

Working experience in a commercial trail rides program with thorough knowledge of tack, trail, corral repair and maintenance.
Thorough knowledge of horsemanship and commercial trail riding.
Thorough knowledge of and harnessing and driving teams for commercial horse drawn vehicle rides.
Previous experience managing wranglers and must have previous supervisory or demonstrated leadership ability.
Strong communication skills.
Knowledge of Wrangler and Driver functions.
Understand or ability to learn the natural, cultural, and geologic history of Yellowstone with the ability to organize it into an understandable, friendly delivery to guests.
CPR and First Aid certification, or willingness to be certified, required (training provided).
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record the past three years.

Responsibilities

Compliance with all regulatory and company safety, health, emergency and environmental initiatives and procedures.
Implement and embody the Horse Department Standard Operating Procedures.
Uphold proper horse care and management including daily inspection processes for all horses, corral, related facilities, and tack.
Document all required horse department logs, tags, reports, requests, and follow-up.
Responsible for running a safe and enjoyable operation for guests, employees, and animals.
Train wranglers to properly uphold department standards, safety protocols and guest experience expectations.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

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!