Ranch Hand- Full Time, Walt Disney World

4 Days ago • 1 Years +

About the job

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Must have:
  • 1+ years of experience working with horses safely
  • Experience saddling and harnessing horses and ponies
  • Experience driving trucks and trailers
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Full-time availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Reliable transportation
Good to have:
  • Equine driving experience
  • Advanced riding ability
Perks:
  • Cast-exclusive discounts
  • Tuition assistance through Disney Aspire
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Job Summary:

Join the “Neigh”-borhood…

Would you like to work in our "Neigh"-borhood with 90 of the Happiest Horses on Earth? We are looking for Ranch Hands to provide a fun and safe equine experience at the Walt Disney World® Resort Tri-Circle-D Ranch, which is home of many breeds, including Appaloosas, Arabians, Belgians, Clydesdales, Percherons and Quarter Horses, plus Shetland Ponies. If you would like to take on this challenge, apply today!

At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $18.30 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • We provide daily animal care including feeding, grooming, washing, working, and cleaning the stables. As well as additional animal training, environmental enrichment, and mental stimulation and report on animal health to the leadership team.
  • We provide outstanding Guest Service while educating Guests on our animal collection and ensuring the safety of our Guests while working around equine.
  • Physical farm chores include loading, unloading, and checking equipment of the Guests along trail rides. Ranch Hands perform repetitive heavy lifting of 50-70 lbs including overhead, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and kneeling, in addition to working with hay, dust, wood shavings, grains, and a variety of animals.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience working with horses safely including riding, and/or driving single and multiple horse teams
  • Experience saddling and harnessing horses and ponies and the initiative to handle unforeseen circumstances
  • Experience driving trucks and trailers to transport horses
  • Handling cleaning chemicals and supplies
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must possess unrestricted work authorization
  • Must consent to the Disney Look appearance guidelines
  • Able to work FULL-TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) with full availability for any shift, any day of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Some shifts may start or end as early as 5:00 am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.
  • Must have reliable transportation to/from work
Strong candidates may be invited to complete an online interview as well as an in-person riding and work assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Equine driving experience and the ability to drive multiple hitch teams
  • Advanced riding ability

Additional Information:

At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!

SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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