Trail Crew Supervisor - Yellowstone National Park

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Horse Department team in Yellowstone National Park!

Are you enthusiastic about horses, hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all four! You will play a vital role in providing services to enhance our guests' experiences through guided tours! We’re hiring a Trail Crew Supervisor to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

Job Summary:

The Trail Crew Supervisor is involved in evaluating horse trails, corrals, and facilities for safety issues and reporting deficiencies to management. Responsibilities include the care and maintenance of horses, mules, equipment, and tools, while adhering to company safety guidelines and ensuring environmentally friendly trail maintenance. Prior supervisory/leadership experience required.

The Details:
Position Type: Seasonal
Season Dates: May 2027 - September 2027
Pay: $20.50/hour

• Promote employee safety through proper PPE selection, use, and training, while identifying and reporting unsafe trail, corral, or facility conditions.
• Provide guidance and training to 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 NPS personnel to maintain trails in optimal condition.
•  Perform other duties as assigned by the Horse Department Manager.

• Strong supervisory, leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in horsemanship, packing, hand-tool and chainsaw use, with knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
• Familiarity with low-impact resource development preferred.
• Knowledge of Yellowstone facilities and services, as well as Company and Department policies and procedures.
• Valid driver’s license required with a clean driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Must weigh 240 lbs. or less and be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs.
• Must independently mount and dismount horses and safely work with large domestic animals in a corral/ranch environment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stretch, kneel, and reach for extended periods.
• Must be able to work at high altitude in variable weather, including temperatures from 0°F to 100°F.
• Must be able to safely use cleaning and animal-care chemicals and ride horses or drive teams for up to 12 hours per day.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.