The Hideout Lodge & Guest Ranch is a unique place to work. Although we work hard, we also have a lot of fun. Our goal is to be the best, and to help us achieve that goal, we try to pick the best staff possible. Being part of our team will enrich your life experiences, and create memories for both you and the guests we serve. Along with living on a spectacular 300,000 acre working cattle ranch, your duties will be both challenging and rewarding. We hire people based on the "3 C’s" which are character, conduct and competence.

Each year we receive hundreds of resumes and applications from people searching for jobs. Please read the descriptions and the criteria for each of the following jobs, please do not send in an application if you do not meet the required minimum criteria.

Now Accepting Applications For:
We are no longer taking applications for this 2010 summer season. Thank You.

We will be accepting applications for the 2011 season, in November 2010

To Apply:
If you feel you meet the below criteria, please email your resume and the application form, along with a recent photo (preferred, but not required) and your horsemanship video to info@thehideout.com.


Job Descriptions:

Wrangler
Wranglers require excellent horsemanship abilities and advanced riding skills, proven guest service skills and the desire to work long hard days in a hands-on learning environment. Responsibilities: Must be safety conscious, have the ability to instruct guests and have strong communication in riding instruction and safety orientation. Responsible for conducting safe trail rides or cattle work for groups of 4-6. Feed and care for herd of 70 horses. Wrangle the horse heard on your allocated days. Maintain and repair tack. Clean barn and arena area daily, clean truck and trailers weekly, clean the barn weekly, other duties as necessary. Wranglers may be asked to host some meals with the guests and must have appropriate table manners. Wranglers may be required to lead other activities including, cattle work, trap shooting, fly fishing, canoeing and guided tours. You are responsible for the care and safety of 75 head of horses including: wrangling, feeding, doctoring, saddling horses, both your own and guests and cleaning pens. Assisting with other activities where needed (clearing plates during a Friday night Cookout). All of the routine barn chores go along with this position including but not limited to: general maintenance/upkeep of tack room, corrals and riding equipment. Assisting with general ranch work during slow periods or on an as-needed basis is to be expected. This may include fixing fences, trail clearing/maintenance, etc. Wranglers need to work in a team environment, be able to think for themselves and handle emergency situations.

Criteria:
Wrangler must be an advanced rider
Wrangler must be able to drive truck & trailer carrying 7 horses
Wrangler must have current CPR certificate
Wrangler must attend our Wrangler safety program
Wrangler must feel comfortable taking 6 beginners on a trail
Wrangler will be involved in cattle work/drives
Wrangler will receive at least 1 day off per week where able
Wranglers must wear appropriate western attire
Additional language skills, photograph experience, musical talent, outdoors experience, training are welcome.

Please provide us with a 3 minute video of your horsemanship skills and riding abilities. Including catching your horse out of a pen with more than two horses, riding at a walk, trot and canter.

Wait Staff / Server
This position requires previous serving experience and a guest service attitude. The position involves serving in the dining room service, dishwashing and kitchen preparation. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to serving adults and children, receiving guest food orders for breakfast; cleaning and setting the dining room; cleaning; assisting the chef; BBQ set-up and breakdown; dishwashing; cleaning dining room; helping the house keeping staff if needed.

Things to know before you apply:
Age and Housing:
Applicants must be at least 20 years of age and willing to live on the ranch. Housing is provided as part of our seasonal employment package. Please expect to have your own room, but share a house with mixed roommates. No pets are allowed inside, and any request to bring pets is to be discussed prior to arrival.
Dress:
All wranglers are expected to wear appropriate Western Attire, you are the face of the old west. All wranglers must wear western shirts (no tank tops) western jeans (no holes or mid-rift showing), western hat and boots. No visible tattoos or facial piercings.
Conduct:
You are in the guest business, the entire purpose of you job is to make sure the guests have a fantastic time with positive lasting memories. We look for people who are willing to work hard; who operate equally well when working alone or as part of a team; who are honest, friendly, enthusiastic and have a good sense of humor; who enjoy interacting with guests, and who get a great sense of satisfaction from providing excellent service to our guests. Guests are always watching, so your conduct should reflect ‘the brand’ please see ‘The Code of the West’ for they types of things we expect. No smoking is allowed on the premises or around livestock. No drug use at all is allowed, and employees are subject to random drug test on request by employers. No Alcohol is to be consumed before or during work days.
Employment Dates:
We are looking for seasonal employees who are available from May to the end of September. Please note, the management never offers an employee full year-round employment. Management offer seasonal work and then after the season they will evaluate how you fit with the team, how you worked, and if there is specific work for you over the winter (ie: a few of our summer wranglers are horse trainers and are able to train horses and run Natural Horsemanship Clinics during winter)
Hours and Payment:
Employees receive a monthly paycheck with the rate being established when a job offer is made. Everyone works 6 days a week and all positions are over 40 hours per week. Gratuity is charged to each guest, and divided between the staff, in addition to your salary.
Contact & Life at the Ranch:
Staff are required to have a private vehicle available for town trips on their day off. The closest town for groceries is 15miles, and company vehicles are not available. Cell phones do work at the ranch, we are in a dead zone. High speed wireless Internet is available for staff that bring along a lap top computer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The Hideout is an "equal opportunity employer." The Hideout will not discriminate and will take "affirmative action" measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.