Circle K Ranch
We are looking for awesome people to complete our 2025 team! Positions open for wranglers and housekeepers. See details below.
Salary, staff housing or FHU RV sites + tips
Imagine spending your summer along the Dolores River in the San Juan mountains of Colorado! At Circle K Ranch, we make aim to make a positive impact in the lives of those who ride and stay with us. Apply today and be a part of making a life changing difference in the lives of many this summer.
WRANGLER/PACKER (June 1 – Oct 31)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experienced horseman/woman
- Packing Experience Required
- Familiar with natural horsemanship training and methods
- Able to manage themselves and the horses they are responsible for in a safe, organized, productive and upbeat manner.
- Certified in at least basic 1st aid and cpr.
- Knowledge of and experience teaching children and adults basic riding skills
- Ability to provide leadership to a group of 12+ people on and off the trail in the absence of a head wrangler. Giving instruction and insuring the safety of all staff, guests and horses.
- Good sense of humor, outgoing personality that enjoys people.
- Ability to handle an emergency in a calm and proficient manner, giving leadership under a variety of situations.
- Must be a good role model, exhibiting character traits such as honesty, strong work ethic, patience, kindness and respect for others, especially those in authority.
- Experience working with people with varying disabilities in a riding program a plus but not required.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean record
- Experience pulling trailers and hauling horses.
- Ability to accept direction and correction from an authority figure with a positive and respectful attitude.
- Must exhibit good judgment and common sense in regards to people and horses and their safety.
- Good Physical Condition with ability to lift a minimum of 50 lb. (bag of grain, bale of hay )
- Ability to supervise small children through adults, on horses
- Ability to act quickly and appropriately in case of emergency
- 18 years of age or older
JOB DESCRIPTION
- To manage the daily health and care of our horses as well as the safety and enjoyment of our guests.
- Elk packing / Game Retrieval for hunters
- Greet our guests with a smile and express a genuine appreciation for them
- Provide safety and riding instruction in a clear and upbeat manner.
- Assist in matching people with appropriate horses based on their size and experience.
- Learn some of our local history as well as names of wild flowers, trees, etc. and share that information with our guests in an interesting manner.
- Feed and care for horses
- Assist in maintaining records of horse care, vetting, shoeing, feed, trail log, etc…
- Daily Check and maintain equipment and horses, for safety and condition
- Assist in maintenance of tack, fences and barn area daily for safety, orderliness and cleanliness.
HOUSEKEEPING (June 1 – August 31. Dates negotiable)
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
First impressions are critical. This is where our housekeepers play a very vital role. Housekeepers are responsible for preparing guest rooms, cleaning Ranch facilities; including motel rooms, lodge, cabins and bunkhouses, and doing ranch laundry.
HOUSEKEEPER QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to accept guidance and correction with a positive and respectful attitude
- Ability to give attention to detail
- Team player
- Good physical condition. Able to work a minimum of 8 hours/day cleaning, doing laundry and assisting in the kitchen serving, cleaning and doing dishes.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently and under time constraints
- Ability to work without supervision.
- Make new friends. Explore and enjoy horseback riding, hiking, jeeping, river rafting, fishing and more on your time off.
We look forward to hearing from you!
TO APPLY:
Forward cover letter & resume to our email address. Or apply online via URL Link in header.
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