Winter Seasonal Wrangler

Are you looking to build your equine experience at one of Colorado’s premier guest ranches? Winter Wranglers at Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa have the unique opportunity to work with the experienced team at Cabin Creek Stables, providing authentic Western experiences for guests while gaining valuable hands-on training at a high-end, year-round resort. This role is ideal for those passionate about horses and hospitality and looking to grow their careers in the guest ranch or resort industry. Our subsidized staff housing makes it affordable to live in one of Colorado’s most stunning mountain towns while enjoying world-class outdoor recreation and career advancement in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Principle Purpose of Job

As a Wrangler at Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa, you’ll play an essential role in creating memorable guest experiences while ensuring the well-being of our horses. This position combines hands-on horse care with engaging guest interactions to deliver exceptional customer service. You will oversee the care, training, and use of horses at Cabin Creek Stables and ensure guests enjoy a safe and unforgettable experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate safe, fun, and engaging stable activities and events for guests of all ages.
• Consistently deliver exceptional customer service and build positive guest relationships.
• Perform daily grooming, tacking, and un-tacking of trail and driving animals; harness and un-harness as needed.
• Handle routine horse care, including feeding, vet care, hoof care, and monitoring herd health.
• Book reservations for stable activities via the phone or in-person interactions, and check guests out on the POS system.
• Ensure guests have completed liability waivers and are fully briefed on safety protocols.
• Perform daily barn and stable area housekeeping, including facility maintenance.
• Take on the Barn Host role as needed to welcome guests and provide guidance.
• Support all ranch duties, such as fencing, gathering firewood, placing mineral blocks, and hay harvest.
• Move horses to and from pasture on horseback and assist in monitoring trail safety.
• Collaborate with the team to maintain tack, harnesses, and stable equipment.
• Report and assist in the repair of any unsafe trails, fences, or other potential hazards.
• Act as a Ranch ambassador by sharing information about other departments and activities to enhance the guest experience.

• Experience at a guest or dude ranch optional.
• First Aid/CPR certification preferred.
• Background in guiding or teaching horseback activities is desirable.
• Team driving experience and heavy machinery operation experience are a plus.
• Strong skills in fence and trail maintenance are preferred.
• Outgoing, friendly, and responsible with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities.
• Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Physically fit and able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexible with a positive attitude, able to work demanding hours with minimal supervision.

Compensation Description:

$14.50 - $16.50/hr +tips Competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. 

Benefits and Perks:

• 152 hours of Paid Time Off if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Affordable furnished housing, if working a minimum of 35 hours/week or more.
• Health, Dental & Life & Vision Insurances, plus 401k Employer Match of up to $2,000 annually--if FT, Year-Round employment status.
• Employer-sponsored monthly events such as Avalanche, Rockies & Nuggets games, Zip-lining, Snow-tubing, Hiking, Bowling, Recreation Center, etc.
• Employer-sponsored Softball and Hockey leagues.
• Wellness Program opportunities including meditation, complimentary daily Yoga, trail running & mountain-biking workshops.
• 25% discounts at all Devil's Thumb Ranch restaurants, activities including Trail Rides, and Spa Treatments.
• Discounted Winter Park Ski Resort season pass (available annually in season) or 1/2 price Grand Park Rec Center Pass.
• Referral bonus of $250 if we hire someone you refer.

Due to the nature of our 24-hour operation, there is no guaranteed work schedule. Managers will try to accommodate specific schedule requests, but they are never guaranteed if business volume prohibits. 

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences of relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.

Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.