Sleigh Ride Teamster

Lone Mountain Ranch•Big Sky, MT

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Spend Your Winter Working with Exceptional Horses and Memorable Guests. As a Sleigh Ride Teamster, you'll be responsible for safely driving our draft horse teams on one of Lone Mountain Ranch's signature winter experiences. This position combines expert horsemanship, guest interaction, and hands-on teamwork to create a safe, enjoyable experience for every guest. Beyond driving sleighs, you'll help care for the horses, prepare equipment, support our Sleigh Ride Dinner operation, and work alongside a close-knit team that takes pride in preserving one of the Ranch's longest-standing winter traditions.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of horse handling experience.
Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record.
Strong horsemanship skills and the ability to safely work around large animals.
Excellent communication and guest service skills.
Comfortable speaking to groups of guests throughout each shift.
Ability to safely navigate uneven, icy, and snow-covered terrain.
Availability to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and throughout the winter season.

Nice To Haves

Previous sleigh driving experience.
Experience working with draft horses.
Experience in guest ranch, outfitting, hospitality, or tourism operations.
Knowledge of basic equine first aid.

Responsibilities

Safely operate horse-drawn sleighs while transporting guests along the Ranch's winter sleigh trails.
Welcome guests, assist them boarding and exiting the sleighs, and help create a safe and enjoyable experience throughout the ride.
Share information about the Ranch, our draft horses, and the history of the area with guest groups in an engaging and professional manner.
Feed, groom, monitor, and care for the health and well-being of our draft horses.
Harness, hitch, unhitch, and prepare horses and sleighs for each ride while ensuring equipment is clean, safe, and ready for operation.
Monitor horse health throughout each shift and provide basic equine first aid when appropriate.
Support the Sleigh Ride Dinner operation by assisting with dining room setup, food and beverage support, dishwashing, and table resets.
Prepare sleighs between rides by clearing snow, arranging blankets and cushions, and maintaining a clean, welcoming presentation.
Work collaboratively with the Horse Program, Culinary, and Food & Beverage teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
Follow Ranch safety standards, operational procedures, and animal welfare practices at all times.
Support other departments and Ranch operations as needed, embracing the collaborative nature of a small hospitality team.