What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer/Seasonal Wrangler position at The Lodge at Blue Sky?
Responsibilities
Must be highly focused on creating a luxury experience with a desire to engage with guests to provide exceptional customer service
Works with Herd Veterinarian and Equine Manager for available horse list for rides
Maintain a clean and healthy environment for all animals
Complete incident reports when needed
Give safety and horsemanship demonstration to guests before rides depart
Lead guest rides as well as experiences in the Remuda as scheduled
Work with special corporate groups and participate in special events as scheduled
Work with our weekly kids program to create a memorable and fun experience for our younger guests
Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner
Assist in keeping stables areas, tack and animals as neat and clean as possible
Complete exercise and rehab rides as instructed by Veterinarian
Work closely with Equine Manager and maintenance on keeping all areas of the equine complex clean, safe and ready for guests at all times
Provide exceptional customer service at all times, i.e., answer basic adventures and events questions, direct guests and vendors to appropriate team members to provide best in class service
Requirements
5 years of professional equine experience
5 years of riding experience
Passion for preserving and recreating in the outdoors
Promoting Blue Sky’s brand of Luxury Applied with Wild Abandon, natural horsemanship and the Blue Sky customer service philosophy
Must be available for extended hours and on-call as necessary for ranch and guest emergencies, guest events and inclement weather events
High degree of initiative and independent judgement including the ability to prioritize multiple demands and projects
Organized and detail oriented with an emphasis on organization and cleanliness
Ability to work with and communicate with guests, vendors, tenants, peers and managers in a professional and courteous manner
Must possess a valid driver license for purposes of operating ranch vehicles and be comfortable operating typical ranch vehicles and trailers
Professional appearance and demeanor, excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently, multi task multiple projects and achieve results
Positive attitude, resourceful nature and excellent problem solving capabilities
Must be able to work in both indoor and outdoor environments and all weather
Must be able to safely lift at least 50 lbs., climb, bend, reach, walk, stand, twist
OUR PROPERTY
Only 35 minutes from Salt Lake City Airport, The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection is a luxurious contemporary mountain retreat located in Park City, Utah’s Wasatch Mountain Range. Set on 4,000 private acres surrounded by dramatic soaring peaks, high alpine fields, lush hillsides and a spring-fed creek, the 46-room resort invites guests to reconnect with the natural environment in understated elegance, with organic architecture that showcases the majesty of the land. Amenities include a collection of immersive outdoor adventures, including hiking, fly fishing, clay shooting, horseback riding and heli-skiing. The Lodge’s restaurant, YUTA, helmed by Executive Chef Guillermo Tellez, serves cuisine created with ingredients sourced from an onsite organic farm. Deeply restorative treatments at The Edge complement Blue Sky’s active outdoor adventures. Experiential opportunities exclusive to Blue Sky include learning about the artisanal whiskey-making at the on-site High West Whiskey distillery, hands-on horsemanship at the 30,000-square-foot indoor equestrian center and up-close animal encounters at Saving Gracie horse rescue sanctuary.
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About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
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