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Triple Creek Ranch

Wrangler

Darby, MT

$14.50/hr

Catch saddle and lead multiple horses at a time. * Assist in the splitting, stacking and distribution of firewood. * Assist with snow removal and road maintenance during the winter months. * Work ...

Triple Creek Ranch

Wrangler

Darby, MT · On-site

$14.50/hr

Catch saddle and lead multiple horses at a time. * Assist in the splitting, stacking and distribution of firewood. * Assist with snow removal and road maintenance during the winter months. * Work ...

Triple Creek Ranch

Wrangler

Darby, MT · On-site

$14.50/hr

Catch saddle and lead multiple horses at a time. * Assist in the splitting, stacking and distribution of firewood. * Assist with snow removal and road maintenance during the winter months. * Work ...

VF Outlet

Lee Wrangler - PT Sales Lead

Simpsonville, KY · On-site

$13 - $16.25/hr

Wrangler, Lee and Helly Hansen. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging ... The PT Sales Lead supports the leadership team in fostering a positive work environment that ...

Contract Wrangler

Account Executive

San Mateo, CA · On-site +1

About Contract Wrangler Contract Wrangler enables companies to maximize profit and minimize risk ... Own the entire sales cycle: from lead generation to contract-signing and beyond * Maintain and ...

VF Outlet

PT Sales Lead - Lee Wrangler

Greensboro, NC · On-site

$13 - $17/hr

Wrangler, Lee and Helly Hansen. Kontoor Brands is a purpose-led organization focused on leveraging its global platform, strategic sourcing model and best-in-class supply chain to drive brand growth ...

Tailored Pet Services

Dog Daycare Wrangler

Everett, WA · On-site

$23 - $25/hr

Four-Legged Fun Zone in Everett, WA is seeking an experienced Dog Daycare Wrangler to lead safe, structured off-leash playgroups. This is not an entry-level position. We're looking for a proven ...

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YMCA

Wrangler - YMCA of the Ozarks

Potosi, MO · On-site

Lead, drag and assist with the safe departure and return of all scheduled trail rides. * Assist in the feeding and care of the ranch livestock and care of the ranch equipment. * Participating in ...

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How much do lead wrangler jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for lead wrangler in the United States is $25.39, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a lead wrangler?

A Lead Wrangler is typically responsible for managing and coordinating teams or assets, often in the context of animal care, production, or logistics. In entertainment or ranching industries, a Lead Wrangler supervises the handling, movement, and care of animals, ensuring their safety and welfare. The role may also involve training junior wranglers, organizing schedules, and maintaining equipment. Strong leadership, animal handling skills, and experience in the field are usually required.

What are the common challenges faced by a lead wrangler when managing a team of wranglers on large ranches or during cattle drives?

A Lead Wrangler often encounters challenges such as coordinating communication among team members, ensuring the safety and welfare of both the wranglers and livestock, and adapting to unpredictable weather or terrain conditions. Managing schedules, delegating tasks, and resolving conflicts within the team are also key aspects of the role. Success requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while working closely with ranch management and other departments.

What is the difference between Lead Wrangler vs Rodeo Clown?

AspectLead WranglerRodeo Clown
Primary RoleOversees animal handling and management for rodeos or eventsPerforms entertainment and safety duties during rodeos, including distracting bulls
Required SkillsAnimal handling, leadership, safety protocolsPerformance skills, agility, crowd interaction
Work EnvironmentRodeo arenas, farms, event settingsRodeo arenas, entertainment venues
CertificationsAnimal handling certifications often preferredPerformance experience, safety training

While both roles are involved in rodeo events, the Lead Wrangler primarily manages animals and ensures safety, whereas the Rodeo Clown focuses on entertainment and crowd safety during performances.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a lead wrangler?

To thrive as a Lead Wrangler, you need strong expertise in horse handling, animal behavior, and ranch operations, often backed by experience or certifications in equine management. Familiarity with tack and equipment maintenance, safety protocols, and possibly first aid certification is crucial. Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help manage teams and ensure guest satisfaction. These abilities are vital to maintain safety, efficiency, and a positive environment for both animals and people on the ranch.
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Wrangler

Triple Creek Ranch

Darby, MT

$14.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

Currently hiring for the May-October 2026 season.


Join our team of equine enthusiasts!

At Triple Creek Ranch we are looking for hard-working, reliable, and detailed-oriented individuals that want to be a part of an amazing team.


This job consists of constantly being around horses and providing guidance to our guests.

Here at Triple Creek Ranch, we want to make guests feel like they are in a Montana getaway and want our employees to help us give that experience to them. We want qualified candidates who enjoy a fast-paced work environment and paying attention to the small things to make guests overall experiences more enjoyable.

Benefits: Medical Coverage (full-time employees), Supplementary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Accident, etc. (full-time year-round employees), PTO & 401k Match (full-time year-round employees), employee discounts on stays and merchandise.

Overview:

To provide safe, scenic horseback rides for our guests while upholding the quality and standards of Triple Creek Ranch.

Minimum Required Qualifications

The person in this position needs to:

  • Frequently move about the property.
  • Constantly position oneself on horseback to guide guest trail rides.
  • Constantly communicate with guests while guiding trail rides.
  • Frequently use hands to groom, feed and doctor horses.
  • Occasionally use hands to maintain tack.
  • Occasionally operate leaf and snow blowers.
  • Occasionally operate heavy equipment such as the Bobcat (Skid Steer), tractor and hay feeder.
  • Frequently use rakes, shovels and brooms.
  • Frequently operate ranch vehicles including the dump truck, snow plows and pulling trailers.
  • Occasionally ascend/ descend stairways and ladders to access hard to reach areas.
  • Frequently move equipment, supplies, furniture and boxes weighing up to 50 pounds across short distances.
  • Frequently work in harsh outdoor weather conditions.
  • Must have a valid driver's license, a clean driving record and be insurable on our company liability insurance as a driver of company vehicles.

Essential Functions

  • Create a positive and energetic environment that supports the delivery of an exceptional guest experience while upholding the highest level of TCR and Relais & Chateaux standards.
  • Maintain the extraordinary five-star TCR image and resort appearance including all service, cleanliness, and appearance standards.
  • Guide trail rides on horseback for Triple Creek Ranch.
  • Tactfully provide inexperienced guests with riding instruction.
  • Care for ranch livestock, including but not limited to: Feeding, watering, grooming, vetting and supplementing ranch horses.
  • Cleaning and maintenance of tack, vehicles, horse trailers and the barn area.
  • Maintain trails on National Forest and Triple Creek Ranch property.
  • Maintain fencing and irrigation in our horse pastures.
  • Catch saddle and lead multiple horses at a time.
  • Assist in the splitting, stacking and distribution of firewood.
  • Assist with snow removal and road maintenance during the winter months.
  • Work cooperatively with other employees and departments and provide communications to team members on any special requests and changes to operational norms.
  • Comply with company policies & procedures, safety standards & rules, and federal/state/local laws and ordinances.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Irrigation - moving sprinkler pipes, fixing sprinkler heads, watering flowers
  • Detailing ranch vehicles

Job Classification

  • This is a non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Disclaimer

This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. Additionally, TCR reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and that, if requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

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