Driver -Stage Coach/Wagon and Leads - Yellowstone National Park

Overview

 

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Horse Department team in Yellowstone National Park!

 

Are you enthusiastic about horses, hospitality, people, and beautiful places? By working at Yellowstone National Park, you will get all four! You will play a vital role in providing services to enhance our guests' experiences through guided tours! We’re hiring Stage Coach/Wagon Drivers and Leads to Live. Work. Explore. this summer!

 

Job Summary:

The Stagecoach/Wagon Drivers and Leads responsibilities involve safely conducting horseback, wagon, and stagecoach tours while providing informative commentary about park features while ensuring safety. Selecting appropriate mounts, maintaining equipment, and overseeing the welfare of the horses as well. Additional tasks include conducting safety orientations, assisting guests with mounting, and performing general maintenance of the corrals.

 

 

The Details:Position Type: SeasonalSeason Dates: May 2027 - September 2027Pay: $19.75 - $21.00/hour

 

Life in Yellowstone: 

• Employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style) provided at low cost
• Free on-site laundry facility, Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth), and utilities included
• Free Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Park pass
• Employee Recreation Program (recreation centers, athletics, gear rentals, seminars, van trips, hiking, and more)
• Access to discounted services at Yellowstone Medical Clinics operated by STGi.
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• $350 Referral Bonus Program 

Benefits: 

• Xanterra offers competitive benefit programs and services for eligible employees. For more information, click here. 

Responsibilities

Stagecoach/Wagon Drivers

 

• Safely conduct horseback, wagon, and stagecoach tours in accordance with company procedures while providing knowledgeable commentary on park features.
• Deliver safety orientations, interact professionally with guests, and assist with safe mounting and dismounting.
• Monitor guest and employee safety, adjust tack, perform cinch checks, and inspect/report maintenance needs for Horse Department equipment.
• Assist with feeding and general care of stock, as well as cleaning and maintaining corrals and surrounding areas.
• Properly maintain assigned equipment, including radios, and follow established incident-reporting procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Stagecoach/Wagon Lead

• Perform all responsibilities assigned to Stagecoach/Wagon Drivers.
• Assist with training wranglers and drivers in horseback, stagecoach, and wagon tour operations, including proper horse handling and team identification.
• Support the coordination of driving team schedules for both employees and horses.
• Evaluate draft teams for service readiness, establish early-season training schedules, and assist the Head Wrangler with driver skill assessments.

Qualifications

Required:

 

Stagecoach/Wagon Driver:

 

• Strong horsemanship and team-driving skills.
• Knowledge of the Roosevelt Corrals draft horses, including identification and individual handling requirements.
• Knowledge of proper driving-harness assembly, inspection, and safe use.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain certification.

 

Stagecoach/Wagon Lead:

 

• Same requirements as Stagecoach/Wagon Driver.
• Knowledge of proper driving-harness assembly and inspection, common failure points of horse-drawn vehicles, and the ability to identify equipment deficiencies.

 

 

Preferred:

 

Stagecoach/Wagon Driver:

 

• Knowledge of Yellowstone features, facilities, and services.
• Experience providing scientific and historical commentary to guests.
• If operating a company motor vehicle, a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

 

Stagecoach/Wagon Lead:

 

• Experience providing peer leadership.
• Knowledge of Yellowstone features, facilities, and services.
• Experience providing scientific and historical commentary to guests.

 

Physical Requirements include:

 

• Must weigh no more than 280 lbs. and be able to repeatedly lift/carry up to 80 lbs., including lifting and positioning harness equipment on large draft horses.
• Must independently mount and dismount wagons/stagecoaches and safely work with large domestic animals in a corral/ranch environment.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stretch, kneel, and reach for extended periods, and drive horse teams for up to 12 hours per day.
• Must be able to work at high altitudes in variable weather conditions, including temperatures from 0°F to 100°F.
• Must be able to speak and project voice for extended periods and safely use cleaning and animal-care chemicals.

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.