Job Description
Job DescriptionCompany Description
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 the River Country Water Park, horseback riding, airboat and swamp buggy rides, trap & skeet range, full-service marina and award-winning Saturday night rodeo. As part of Westgate Resorts, recognized by U.S. News?as one of the Best Companies to Work For, you’ll be joining a team committed to excellence and creating unforgettable vacation experiences and supporting your career growth where you are or at 60+ resorts across the company.
Job Description
Cares for horses and mules to protect their health and improve their appearance by performing the following duties.
DUTIES
- Waters animals and measures, mixes and apportions feed and feed supplements according to feeding instructions.
- Washes, brushes, trims and curries animals coats to clean and improve their appearance.
- Inspects animals for disease, illness, and injury and treats animals according to instructions.
- Cleans animals quarters and replenishes bedding.
- Exercises animals.
- Unloads and stores feed and supplies.
- Whitewashes stables.
- Cleans saddles and bridles.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- 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 WGAccommodations@wgresorts.com with the job title and the location of the position for which you are applying.
This job posting is intended to provide a general overview of the position and may not include every responsibility, duty, or qualification required. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.