Horseback Riding Guide ( May 17-Oct 17)Alberta

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Skyline Trail Rides , Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge
Skyline Trail Rides , Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge

The Job

Job No:
10742
Status:
Looking
Title:
Horseback Riding Guide ( May 17-Oct 17)
Type:
Dude Ranch/Wrangler, Rider-Western
Work type:
Full Time, Contract
Salary:
$10.80 - $12.00 based on experience
Min. education:
HIGH school diploma
Live In:
cross
Bring own horse:
cross
Training available:
tick
Posted:
12 Apr 12
Updated:
13 May 12

The Yard

Yard No:
337526
Name:
Skyline Trail Rides
Location:
Brule, Alberta Canada
Website
Type:
Holiday/Hacking Centre, Training

Job Description

Skyline Trail Rides is a seasonnal operation-May to October- consisting of guided trail rides ranging from one hour to 3 day pack trip in the wilderness in Jasper National Park. The stables have about 60 head of horses and 12 full time employees. You will be working in a busy touristy environment.
Candidates must have western riding horse experience, preferably been working in a trail ride stable before, and being able to work in a team environment and be customer service oriented. INTERNATIONAL CANDIDATE WHO APPLY MUST HAVE A VALID VISA/WORK PERMIT.
The facility is located on a 4 stars Hotel resort and is very busy in the summer months. you have to be prepare to work hard physically. Please specify what position you are applying for and your availability.
visit www.skylinetrail.com

Requirements

Experience in Western riding and trail riding / trekking. Valid First Aid certificate.

Required Skills

Riding; First-Aid; Handling Youngstock; Starting/Breaking.

Required Expertise

Sole Charge; Trekking.

Accommodation

shared accommodation available at a minimum cost at the Jasper Park Lodge staff accommodation .
cafeteria on site for meals.

Benefits

-working in the magnificiant Jasper National Park
- helping with young horses training (if candidate has required expertise)

The Facility

Located in Jasper National Park, on the grounds of the Fairmont Jasper
Park Lodge, Skyline Trail Rides is open from May to October- and offer guided trail rides ranging from one hour to 3 day pack trip in the wilderness . The stables have about 60 head of horses and 12 full time employees. You will be working in a busy touristy environment. We also have a Canadian Horse breeding program involving starting colts every summer.