Ranch Hand - Summer 2026

Red Horse Mountain Ranch

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Our Ranch Hand position is a very rewarding job for those who are multi-talented with manual labor jobs and like to be outside. You have to enjoy manual labor to like this job and you will thrive if you want to learn more about how to mix your love of the outdoors with world class hospitality. Lead by kind and encouraging managers, you can expect to be held to a high standard, be on the move, work hard, grow, and be proud of the summers you’ve spent with us.

Requirements

Have experience with manual labor
Familiar with working outdoors
Skilled and knowledgeable with various tools and machines.
Physically fit and capable of all Ranch Hand duties
Be able to lift 75+ pounds and work 45-55 hours/week
Work with minimal supervision and use checklists
Complete our onsite training program before guests arrive
Comply with our ranch policies and procedures in our ranch manuals and handbooks
Familiar with, or willing to be trained on, how to share satellite internet with your roommates!!
Able to demonstrate good communication skills with peers and guests
Willing to help in other departments as needed
Able to laugh and have fun!
Show proof of First Aid / CPR certification or pass certification on arrival
Must be a citizen of The United States of America or possess a current and appropriate working visa
Hold a valid drivers license with a clean driving record
Be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

Landscaping Tasks
Manual labor of weeding, mowing, trimming, planting
Operating a riding lawn mower
Driving a landscaping truck and trailer to various locations
Loading and unloading various lawn care machines onto trailers and trucks
Watering plants
Loading brush and transporting
Aiding in General Maintenance of the Property
Heavy lifting and taking out trash at various ranch locations
Aiding in fixing cabin related issues
Handy work
Mending fence
Light construction
Vehicle upkeep
Clearing horse trails
Other odd jobs around the ranch
Guest shuttling for mountain bike rides
Loading and unloading mountain bikes
Washing Dishes in Kitchen
Pulling traps for Sporting Clays
Maintenance and repair needs for all departments
Lead Lining Children on Horses
Help children ages 3-6 get on and off their horses
Hold lead rope and walk next to the child on horseback ride
Help child keep their feet in stirrups
Keep child engaged on horse
Participating in our Unreasonable Hospitality Program - We like to go above and beyond in making memorable life moments happen for our guests. It is fun to see what everyone comes up with each week!
Helping in other departments (like dishes or helping the barn with shuttles) because everyone helps each other here. The people who have the best summers at our ranch are the ones who get to know the folks and duties in the other departments because they not only make new friends, but also learn to appreciate the hard work everyone is doing.
Working one night a week doing things like running karaoke, bar backing, campfire, roping, serving wine dinner, or dishes.
Attending ranch meetings and training sessions so we can improve communication and you are prepared to be a successful team member here.
Doing assigned employee housing chores in your free time because it is your home for the summer and it “magically” gets messy. This is another key way to have a great summer and be successful here… being a kind and courteous roommate!