Stable Keeper

  • Full-time
  • Property: 46103-WG River Ranch Resort

Company Description

About Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo: Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo provides you with the unique opportunity to meet and greet with guests who share your enthusiasm for the great outdoors at our authentic Florida dude ranch, which lies on 1,700 beautiful acres overlooking the scenic Kissimmee River and just one hour South of Orlando. Enjoy the surroundings and excitement that our amazing resort offers such as incredible outdoor recreational opportunities, including horseback riding, airboat and swamp buggy rides, trap & skeet range, full-service marina and award-winning Saturday night rodeo.

Job Description

Cares for horses and mules to protect their health and improve their appearance by performing the following duties.

As a Stable Keeper, you will: 

  • Measures, mixes and apportions feed and feed supplements according to feeding instructions and waters the animals.
  • Washes, brushes, trims and curries each animal’s coat to clean and improve their appearance.
  • Inspects animals for disease, illness, and injury and treats animals according to all established guidelines and procedures.
  • Cleans saddles and bridles to ensure the best quality and cleanliness.
  • Unloads and stores feed and supplies and continuously replenishes bedding for all animals.
  • Whitewashes stables and cleans animal quarters.
  • Exercises animals and assists with other tasks as necessary.

Qualifications

To excel in this role, you must embody our core values of integrity, passion, and a strong work ethic. These values are essential to our success, and we are looking for someone who shares our commitment

  • Smoke and tobacco free workplace ( We do not hire smokers or tobacco users )
  • Able to pass a criminal background, drug & alcohol test.
  • Must be at least 21 and have a valid drivers license to drive company golf carts/vehiclesand comply with company vehicle insurance policy.
  • Pass a drivers license check by company vehicle insurance.
  • Able to work all weekends, holidays and nights.

 

 

Additional Information

  

Why Westgate?

  • Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental and vision
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) – vacation, sick, and personal
  • Paid Holidays
  • 401K with generous company match
  • Get access to your pay as you need it with our Daily Pay benefit
  • Family benefits including pregnancy, and parental leave and adoption assistance
  • Wellness Programs
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Military Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Life, Disability, Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Exclusive discounts for Team Member (i.e., hotels, cruise, resorts, restaurants, entertainment, etc.) 
  • Advancement & development opportunities
  • Community Involvement Programs

Westgate Resorts is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email [email protected] with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.