Haymaker Sleigh Driver - Winter 23.24 Seasonal - Part Time

Seasonal (Seasonal)
Who We Are: Steamboat- Ski Town, U.S.A. ® is known as the friendliest mountain destination in the world, thanks to our western heritage and welcoming staff. We pride ourselves on hiring the best employees and providing the best experience in the industry. Our employee satisfaction scores top the charts and we have employees who choose to work for the resort for 2, 5, 10, 20 plus years. Fair warning, starting a job at Steamboat could lead to endless fun, lifelong friendships, and a rooted sense of community.

Who We're Looking For: Friendly folks who want to work at the best ski resort, play in Champagne Powder and meet friends from around the world. Our culture is supportive, challenging, passionate and committed and we believe that diversity makes us stronger. We are looking for unique individuals who exemplify these qualities and care about each other, our mission, our environment and our communities. If you like to provide incredible guest service with a friendly attitude, you're ready to join our team. If your dream job includes skiing and riding, interacting with guests, rewarding work, free concerts, fireworks, employee parties and more-we'd love to hear from you!

Perks & Benefits: All Steamboat employees are eligible for a Steamboat and Alterra Mountain ski pass for you and eligible dependents, competitive compensation, free bus passes to surrounding areas, retail/rental discounts, food & beverage discounts, industry pro deal discounts, friends & family discounted tickets (subject to restrictions, reservations and/or blackout dates.) Steamboat also offers a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, (eligibility rules apply), Employee Assistance Program, and a chance to learn and advance within Steamboat Ski & Resort Corp. Steamboat employees are also eligible for discounted tuition with partner online universities for all Alterra Mountain Company employees to further their education. Employees who are Year Round (Full-Time or Flex Year Round) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, legal plan, pet insurance, PTO and Vacation, Paid Parental Leave, health saving account with employer contribution as well as the perks and benefits that all Steamboat employees enjoy.

Detailed job description, including responsibilities, work performed, tools or equipment used, etc.:

• Must be able to think and work as a team player
• Feed and water the horses, catch, groom, and transport horses to Haymaker
• Captain the horse-drawn sleighs (20-person and 4-person) at Haymaker Golf Course behind a team of draft horses for the Haymaker Sleigh ride dinner
• Assist guests into and out of the sleighs
• Drive the Sleigh trail as mapped out while maintaining high hospitality standards
• Sweep snow from seats of sleighs and clear sleigh of snow
• Other duties, as assigned
• Compliance with all company policies and procedures as well as any regulatory requirements
• Inspect sleigh before each trip to ensure curtains are connected, lights working, sleigh free of snow, sleigh is properly connected and safety chains hooked
• Administer basic first aid to horses if there are any kicks, bites or scrapes on horses; report any health issues that may require vet service to manager
• Ensure that horses are properly cooled and stabled after each shift
• Unhitch and stable horses, lock up and put away equipment, clean and tarp sleighs
• Required to fold blankets after sleigh rides, up to 60 blankets
• Harness and hitch horses to sleigh

Minimum skills, experience, education and ability required for this job:

• Expected to interact and maintain positive relationships with guests, co-workers and management consistent with Steamboat Ski and Resort Company's Service Excellence standards
• Horse and sleigh driving experience required; must have experience working with horses
• Ability to adhere to all safety policies
• Must safely operate a sleigh holding as many as 20 people while maintaining high hospitality standards

Physical Requirements:

• Must walk on uneven slick conditions in extreme weather conditions
• Must lift approximately 50 lbs and sit for long periods of time in the cold
• Must have excellent hand and eye coordination (horse pulling sleigh on narrow pathways)
• Must communicate clearly in English
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet insurability standards
• Must be minimum 18 years of age
• Comfortable bending (hook up sleigh, pulling out stairs for guests)
• Must have good night vision and operate equipment at night

Miscellaneous information:

• Position requires working weekends and holidays as needed
• This is a hourly non-exempt position and is subject to overtime pay
• All Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation employees are required to follow adapting COVID policies and guidelines.

The base hourly pay range below represents the low and high end of the Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation hourly pay range for this position. Actual pay will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to experience, education, training, location, merit system, quantity or quality of production, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel. The range listed is just one component of Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include short-term and long-term incentives and many region-specific benefits.

Steamboat area base hourly pay rate: $23.00 per hour

Steamboat Ski & Resort Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer