Stables Trail Guide

Coral Hospitality, LLC; Young Harris (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals

Job summary

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa in Young Harris, GA is seeking a Part-Time Stables Trail Guide to join our Equestrian team. You will lead guided horseback trail rides, care for horses, prep areas, and maintain a safe, welcoming equestrian environment.

This active, outdoors role requires dependability and a strong safety mindset. The position offers a flexible schedule with weekend availability, and the chance to work in a beautiful North Georgia mountain setting with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED, related experience or training, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience caring for and feeding horses.
• Ability to tack horses using Western-style tack.
• Demonstrated horsemanship skills and confidence working around horses.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to read and follow basic written and verbal instructions.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle routine problems safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead guided horseback trail rides and provide a safe, enjoyable guest experience.
• Care for, feed, tack, and safely handle horses.
• Prepare horses, pastures, pony ring, holding areas, and trails for daily rides.
• Ensure all horses are accounted for and safely returned to pasture following the final ride.
• Keep barns, holding areas, equipment, and surrounding grounds clean and organized.
• Maintain trails and fencing, including mowing, weed-eating, and general grounds upkeep.
• Ensure gates, water tanks, and other stable areas are properly prepared and maintained.
• Assist other Resort departments and team members as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and promptly report work-related accidents or concerns.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and cooperative working relationship with guests, coworkers, and management.
• Follow all Resort, departmental, and Coral Hospitality policies and service standards.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Skills

Horse care

Trail guiding

Guest service

Safety

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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All Other Employees PT/Seasonal Young Harris, GA, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1019

Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa

Come join the amazing team at Brasstown Valley Resort & Spa, where mountain hospitality, exceptional guest experiences, and a love of the outdoors come together.

Nestled in the North Georgia mountains, Brasstown offers luxury lodging and dining, an 18-hole championship golf course, equestrian stables, a full-service spa, and activities for guests of all ages. Managed by Coral Hospitality, one of the Southeast's premier hospitality management companies, Brasstown is a place where families and groups create lasting mountain memories year after year.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Part-Time Stables Trail Guide to join our Equestrian team.

This hands-on position combines guided trail rides, horse care, stable operations, guest service, and outdoor maintenance. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-minded, comfortable working around horses, and takes pride in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming equestrian environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead guided horseback trail rides and provide a safe, enjoyable guest experience.
• Care for, feed, tack, and safely handle horses.
• Prepare horses, pastures, pony ring, holding areas, and trails for daily rides.
• Ensure all horses are accounted for and safely returned to pasture following the final ride.
• Keep barns, holding areas, equipment, and surrounding grounds clean and organized.
• Maintain trails and fencing, including mowing, weed-eating, and general grounds upkeep.
• Ensure gates, water tanks, and other stable areas are properly prepared and maintained.
• Assist other Resort departments and team members as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and promptly report work-related accidents or concerns.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and cooperative working relationship with guests, coworkers, and management.
• Follow all Resort, departmental, and Coral Hospitality policies and service standards.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED, related experience or training, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience caring for and feeding horses.
• Ability to tack horses using Western-style tack.
• Demonstrated horsemanship skills and confidence working around horses.
• Ability to communicate effectively with guests, coworkers, and management.
• Ability to read and follow basic written and verbal instructions.
• Sound judgment and the ability to handle routine problems safely and effectively.

Physical Requirements

This is an active, hands-on position in an outdoor equestrian environment. Candidates should be comfortable with:

• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing.
• Working around horses and on uneven terrain.
• Using hands and arms for equipment and animal care.
• Regularly lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Working in varying weather conditions.

Work Schedule

Brasstown Valley Resort operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and schedules may vary according to business needs. Flexibility is important, including the ability to adjust shifts when necessary.

Why Join Brasstown?

We offer a welcoming work environment along with:

• Free employee meals
• The opportunity to work in a beautiful North Georgia mountain setting
• A dynamic team focused on exceptional hospitality and memorable guest experiences