Yellowstone Wrangler/Stagecoach & Wagon Driver

Year Round Positions: No   Seasonal Positions: Yes

Wrangler/Stagecoach and Wagon Driver positions are filled by experienced horse men and women willing to work hard and care for our guests and our horses!

Wranglers lead park visitors on one and two-hour guided horseback rides on established trails through Yellowstone’s backcountry. Providing these guests with engaging commentary on the areas they are passing through, its history, and the wildlife that live there is an important part of the job.

Insuring guests’ rides are safe is equally important. With many riders having little or no riding experience, wranglers must have extensive backgrounds in handling horses in a variety of situations, knowledge of tack, and the ability to communicate safety issues professionally and effectively with guests… all while making it an exciting experience that leaves guests with great memories of their time spent in Yellowstone.

Wagon and Stagecoach Drivers require the same set of skills, along with team-handling skills. They load guests onto our Tally-Ho Stagecoaches and our Old West Wagons for rides along trail roads and out to our Western Cook-Outs. Drivers entertain riders with tales of Yellowstone history and information about the area and its features.

All Wrangler/Stagecoach and Wagon Drivers must be 19 years old or older. Applicants must be physically fit and commited to working hard! Wrangler/Stagecoach and Wagon Drivers must be able to unload semi-truck loads of hay made up of 80-pound bales, with as few as one other person assisting. Work days are typically 12-hours long, with four day work weeks. However, hours will vary based on weather and business levels. Wrangler/Drivers get dusty and dirty, work hard, and develop lifelong friendships with fellow wranglers during a summer of helping our guests have an experience like no other!

Wranglers and Drivers wear uniform shirts and jackets provided by the company. Employees must bring their own blue/denim jeans, belt, close-toed leather boots or work shoes and a good quality felt cowboy hat.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Head Wrangler, Assistant Head Wrangler and Lead Driver.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conducting trail rides, stagecoach rides and wagon rides and providing commentary to guests.

Feeding and general welfare of stock.

Cleaning and maintenance of corral area.

Responsible for personal safety and guest safety.

Inspection and maintenance of Horse Department equipment and tack.

Responsible for accident reporting.

Assisting in other duties as assigned by the Head Wrangler.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Basic horsemanship skills and/or team driving skills.

Communication skills.

Commentary/Interpretive skills.

Knowledge of Yellowstone facilities and services.

Knowledge of department and company policies and procedures.

Capable of unloading a semitruck load of hay - 80 pound bales with as few as one    other person to help.

Successful completion of CPR and First Aid certification required after arrival.

Physical requirements include:

    Able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds
    Standing for long periods of time
    Bending and kneeling
    Stretching and reaching
    Working with large, domestic animals in a corral/ranch setting.
    Working with required chemicals