Trail Guide / Activities Attendant

Omni Hotels & Resorts; Hot Springs (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious resort seeks a dedicated individual to maintain the safety and appearance of our stables while providing exceptional service to our guests. This role involves horse care, guest assistance during rides, and the upkeep of stable environments, making it ideal for those with a passion for equestrian activities and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Prior riding experience and able to mount unassisted.
• Ability to lift 25lbs.
• Must stand for 8-10 hours each shift.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe environment for guests and horses.
• Groom and feed horses according to instructions.
• Maintain cleanliness of stables and grounds.

Skills

Horse riding experience

Outlook and positivity

Physical stamina

Tools

Pitchfork

Shovel

Wheelbarrow

Tractor

Truck

Side-by-side four-wheeler

Job description

Location

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa

Our employees are what make The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa what it is. Since 1766, they’ve helped us offer guests an opportunity to enjoy Southern hospitality at its best. Located in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia, we are a four-season resort that boasts superb restaurant dining experiences, championship golf, spa, winter sports and numerous other activities ideal for families and corporate outings.

The Omni Homestead Resort & Spa’s associates enjoy a dynamic and exciting work environment, comprehensive training and mentoring, along with the pride that comes from working for a company with a reputation for exceptional service. We embody a culture of respect, gratitude and empowerment day in and day out. If you are a friendly, motivated person, with a passion to serve others, the Omni Homestead Resort & Spa may be your perfect match.

Job Description

To ensure that the hotel guest, associates, and equestrian area are maintained in a safe and secure environment

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate commitment to making a conscientious effort to eliminate or reduce the risk of injury to our guests and employee partners, damage to our property or the property of others. Know the correct action to take in the event of an emergency and demonstrate this knowledge by acting appropriately in the event of an emergency.
• Know and share information about the resort and activities, demonstrate this knowledge by accurately communicating daily events, hours of operation and resort/activity information to our guests and employee partners
• Feed horses appropriately: check water buckets, mixes and apportions feed and feed supplements according to feeding instructions
• Groom horses by washing, brushing, trimming and currying horses coat to clean and improve appearance.
• Tack and untack horses as needed.
• Inspect horses for disease, illness, and injury while handling and grooming
• Clean horse stalls daily by mucking out stalls and replenishing with fresh sawdust.
• Clean water buckets per schedule
• Guide resort guests/members on trail rides in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Provide Handled rides for children under four feet six inches tall.
• Responsible for Stables appearance. All floors are cleaned daily; cobwebs are kept at a minimum, and grounds around the stables area is kept neatly.
• Will remove all matter from the Manure Pit daily
• Keeps the stables free of clutter, trash and other debris replacing all tools to appropriate areas
• Inform manager when supplies are low: sawdust, hay, etc
• Assist when needed in mounting guests on horses
• Check to determine Stables is secure when leaving at end of day.
• And any other task as assigned by management

Tools and Equipment:

• Radio
• Tack &/or Harness
• Pitchfork, shovel, wheelbarrow
• Tractor, Truck, & Side-by-side four-wheeler

Working Environment:

• Stables area with exposure to weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Prior riding experience, able to mount and ride unassisted
• Must be able to lift 25lbs.
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be able and willing to stand for 8-10 hours each shift
• Must have an outgoing and positive disposition
• Able to work flexable schedule including evenings and weekends.

Omni Hotels & Resorts is an equal opportunity/AA/Disability/Veteran employer. The EEO is the Law poster and its supplement are available using the following links:EEOC is the Law Posterand the following link is theOFCCP's Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination policy statementIf you are interested in applying for employment with Omni Hotels & Resorts and need special assistance to apply for a posted position, please send an email [e-mail].