Position Overview:

The Wrangling Manager must be an expert on horses, guests and associates.  They are dedicated to ensuring we have healthy horses able to be utilized in a manner producing a safe, exciting, fun environment for our guest riders.  They must motivate, train and develop that guest/service skill in every wrangler within the department as the guests depend upon his/her staff to provide an incredible, safe experience.  This role oversees daily horse, saddle and tack care, ensuring that the Ranch has a clean, well-maintained horse stable space. The role is responsible for creating excellent, memorable guest service to all guests while maintaining outstanding professionalism that reflects the Company’s expectations.  

About Cote Family Companies: www.cotefamily.com

For over 100 years, this family-owned company has distinguished itself by providing unique, transformative experiences and exceptional memories. Our resorts provide an array of services including accommodations, golf, spa food & beverage, retail, equestrian and conference/event opportunities.  Our camps provide transformational memories that our attendees carry with them forever.   The Cote Family has invested in its current ventures and is poised for further growth.  

COTECares

CoteCares is our “Way of Life”.  We believe in enriching the lives of those within our community and this inspires us to create transformative experiences and exceptional memories.

Our associate journey begins and ends with a positive work environment and experience for our team.  CoteCares is the namesake for our culture, and our commitment to a culture where all associates feel respected, safe, empowered, appreciated, excited, included and a sense of belonging to something extremely special.  Whether it be through community involvement or internally working with each other, CoteCares expresses our world and what we want it to be.   

Career Pathing:

This role is a key associate, responsible for ensuring the organization’s prosperity from the perspective of the equine experience. With exposure to the culture of the Ranch, one could develop into other operational areas and grow into AGM responsibilities should that be the goal of the incumbent.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Understand and “live” by the company and property’s vision, mission & value system; infusing it into interactions with staff and guests
• Ensure daily horse care, saddling and tack maintenance
• Oversee a team of horse-riding professionals, providing them mentorship while holding them accountable
• Greeting guests, taking out rides and participating in cattle drives
• Visiting/mingling with guests when appropriate
• Oversee and ensure the execution of basic ranch maintenance (minor fence work, grounds keeping, ensuring a tidy appearance)
• Flexible schedule and availability (including Holidays and weekends)
• Other duties may be assigned

 Job Requirements:

• Ability to manage time well, meet imposed deadlines and ability to work flexible hours
• Comfort with repetitive tasks on a daily basis
• The position requires the ability to lift over 80 pounds occasionally.
• This position requires the ability to stand, walk (6-7 hours at a time), and climb stairs, reach & bend.  
• The position requires that the employee be able to read basic chemical labels and write in complete sentences in submitting reports and assessments.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or GED or one (1) year equivalent experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills, and managerial experience a must
• Horse riding/training/maintenance experience required
• Valid drivers’ license for use of company vehicles may be required for certain roles