Ranch Hand- Full Time, Walt Disney World

Job ID 1236920BR Location Orlando, Florida, United States / Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Nov. 10, 2024

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Job Summary:

Join the “Neigh”-borhood…

Would you like to work in our "Neigh"-borhood with 90 of the Happiest Horses on Earth? We are looking for Ranch Hands to provide a fun and safe equine experience at the Walt Disney World® Resort Tri-Circle-D Ranch, which is home of many breeds, including Appaloosas, Arabians, Belgians, Clydesdales, Percherons and Quarter Horses, plus Shetland Ponies. If you would like to take on this challenge, apply today!

At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!

The pay rate for this role in Florida is $18.30 per hour.
Select benefits may be provided as part of the compensation package, such as medical, financial, and/or other benefits. To learn more about our benefits visit: https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

Responsibilities:

We provide daily animal care including feeding, grooming, washing, working, and cleaning the stables. As well as additional animal training, environmental enrichment, and mental stimulation and report on animal health to the leadership team.
We provide outstanding Guest Service while educating Guests on our animal collection and ensuring the safety of our Guests while working around equine.
Physical farm chores include loading, unloading, and checking equipment of the Guests along trail rides. Ranch Hands perform repetitive heavy lifting of 50-70 lbs including overhead, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and kneeling, in addition to working with hay, dust, wood shavings, grains, and a variety of animals.

Basic Qualifications:

Minimum one (1) year of experience working with horses safely including riding, and/or driving single and multiple horse teams
Experience saddling and harnessing horses and ponies and the initiative to handle unforeseen circumstances
Experience driving trucks and trailers to transport horses
Handling cleaning chemicals and supplies
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must possess unrestricted work authorization
Must consent to the Disney Look appearance guidelines
Able to work FULL-TIME hours (approximately 40 per week) with full availability for any shift, any day of the week, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Some shifts may start or end as early as 5:00 am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.
Must have reliable transportation to/from work

Strong candidates may be invited to complete an online interview as well as an in-person riding and work assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Equine driving experience and the ability to drive multiple hitch teams
Advanced riding ability

Additional Information:

At Walt Disney World, we are makers and doers. Experience the Disney Difference through outstanding and unique perks and benefits like cast-exclusive discounts, and access to tuition assistance through Disney Aspire!

SCHEDULE AVAILABILTY
Our Theme Parks and Resort Hotels operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and some shifts may start as early as 5:00am while some may end as late as 3:00am, 4:00am or 5:00am. Please note that the principles of seniority are used to schedule all roles.

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About Walt Disney World Resort:

Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.

About The Walt Disney Company:

The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.

This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney champions a business environment where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a constantly evolving world.

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