Trail Crew Supervisor - Yellowstone National Park
About The Position
The Trail Crew Supervisor works on the Horse Department team at Yellowstone National Park during the summer season. The role evaluates horse trails, corrals, and facilities for safety issues and reports deficiencies to management. It also involves caring for and maintaining horses, mules, equipment, and tools while following company safety guidelines and using environmentally responsible trail-maintenance practices. The supervisor guides and trains the Horse Trail Maintenance Crew and coordinates with Horse Department leadership and National Park Service personnel to keep trails in optimal condition. This is a seasonal position running from May 2027 through September 2027, paying $20.50 per hour. Employee housing is dormitory-style, and on-site cafeteria-style meals are available at low cost. On-site laundry, limited-bandwidth Wi-Fi, utilities, and a Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park pass are provided at no cost. Employees can also access an Employee Recreation Program, discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi, retail, lodging, and travel discounts, and a $350 referral bonus program. Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services to eligible employees.
Requirements
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience.
- Strong supervisory, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in horsemanship, packing, hand-tool use, and chainsaw use; knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
- Knowledge of Yellowstone facilities and services, as well as company and department policies and procedures.
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
- Must weigh 240 pounds or less and be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds.
- Ability to independently mount and dismount horses and safely work with large domestic animals in a corral or ranch environment.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stretch, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
- Ability to work at high altitude in variable weather, including temperatures from 0°F to 100°F.
- Ability to safely use cleaning and animal-care chemicals and ride horses or drive teams for up to 12 hours per day.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with low-impact resource development.
Responsibilities
- Promote employee safety through appropriate personal protective equipment selection, use, and training, and identify and report unsafe trail, corral, or facility conditions.
- Guide and train the Horse Trail Maintenance Crew in trail maintenance and mule-packing techniques.
- Maintain and rehabilitate assigned horse trails, corrals, and facilities using safe, environmentally responsible practices.
- Ensure the care, maintenance, and security of assigned horses, mules, equipment, and tools.
- Coordinate with Horse Department leadership and National Park Service personnel to maintain trails in optimal condition.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Horse Department Manager.
Benefits
- Dormitory-style employee housing and on-site cafeteria-style meals available at low cost.
- Free on-site laundry facility, limited-bandwidth Wi-Fi, and utilities.
- Free Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Park pass.
- Employee Recreation Program, including recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, and hiking.
- Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
- Retail, lodging, and travel discounts.
- $350 referral bonus program.
- Competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
