Horseback Jobs in Yellowstone

Our season runs from mid May until mid October, and we accept job applications year round. We maintain a database of potential wranglers. Most hiring is done in the spring, but when the need arises, we hire midseason as well.

Guiding horseback tours in Yellowstone can be the adventure of a lifetime, but it also means very long hours with few days off. The pay is by the week, not by the hour. Tips can augment the income--sometimes greatly, depending upon your interpersonal skills.

Job Requirements

Interpersonal skills are essential. Above all else, our guests must have a good time. They must be treated with respect and kindness, and sometimes this can be difficult when a client is being belligerent. This job is 20% horses and 80% people. Many of our guests are foreigners, and we do not tolerate racism of any kind.

We like for our guides to be well educated and well spoken. We prefer guides with a college education. A guide must be able to field any and all questions about Yellowstone National Park. (We will point you to materials that will help you prepare.)

Our season runs from May 29th to October 1st, 2011. Applicants must be able to work the entire season (leaving in August is not an option). A bachelor's degree is preferred. Previous naturalist or guiding experience is a plus, but not mandatory. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate that they have worked with horses and have competent riding skills. Applicants must be physically fit, at least 21 years old and must arrive with valid Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification. A valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required. Also, applicants must be willing and able to obtain a CDL; see ‘CDL advice’ for tips.

This is an outdoor job and you will be required to provide the equipment needed to be in the backcountry. The following items are required: Zero degree sleeping bag, ThermaRest, winter coat, long underwear, warm gloves, waterproof boots, western wear and hat, rain gear (slicker or duster), Leatherman Wave (with serrated knife), headlamp. These are basic items that every outdoor enthusiast should own. If you arrive without any of this equipment, you will be immediately dismissed.

Positions

We will be accepting applications between Dec 15 and Jan 31. Be sure to read our advice for getting a CDL. Below are links to the positions that we will be hiring for next season. Click to download.

Naturalist/Horseback Guide

How to Apply

Please follow all directions carefully. Incomplete applications will not be considered for our positions. Double-check your entire application! Be sure to answer questions fully, while still keeping them concise. All applications must be received by January 31.

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