ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Summer Guest Ranch Manager Jobs in Idaho (NOW HIRING)

LUMA

State Park Manager 2

Idaho Falls, ID · On-site

$29 - $32/hr

... Peaks Guest Ranch. Now that the park has opened to the public, the Park Manager 2 will play a ... critical role in establishing strong, sustainable operations, refining systems and procedures, and ...

White Lodging Services Corporation

Server

Boise, ID · On-site

Description Who We Are Spend the summer season as a Server in a fine dining restaurant at one of ... At Brush Creek Ranch, we are more than just a destination; we are an experience. Nestled in the ...

White Lodging Services Corporation

Server

Meridian, ID · On-site

Description Who We Are Spend the summer season as a Server in a fine dining restaurant at one of ... At Brush Creek Ranch, we are more than just a destination; we are an experience. Nestled in the ...

White Lodging Services Corporation

Server

Eagle, ID · On-site

Description Who We Are Spend the summer season as a Server in a fine dining restaurant at one of ... At Brush Creek Ranch, we are more than just a destination; we are an experience. Nestled in the ...

S & W OPS LLC

Summer Lift Operator

Kellogg, ID · On-site

$16.25 - $19.25/hr

Demonstrate best practices in workplace safety as outlined by the manager/supervisor, including ... Maintain orderly guest traffic conditions within area of jurisdiction * Maintain surveillance of ...

Discovery Land Company

Greenskeeper

Coeur D Alene, ID · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

At Gozzer Ranch we believe that meeting the mission stated above is a promise we get to deliver on ... Create 100% guest satisfaction by providing our Gozzer brand behavior and genuine hospitality

Discovery Land Company

Greenskeeper

Coeur D Alene, ID

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

At Gozzer Ranch we believe that meeting the mission stated above is a promise we get to deliver on ... Create 100% guest satisfaction by providing our Gozzer brand behavior and genuine hospitality

Viceroy Hotels and Resorts

Host/Hostess

Ketchum, ID · On-site

$19/hr

... in summer 2026. The property offers 73 guest rooms and 12 single-level penthouse residences, all ... Manage reservations, waitlists, table assignments, and seating flow to ensure an efficient and ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

All JobsSummer Guest Ranch JobsSummer Guest Ranch Manager JobsSummer Guest Ranch Manager Jobs in Idaho

Summer Guest Ranch Manager information

What is a summer guest ranch manager?

Summer Guest Ranch Managers are responsible for overseeing the daily operations of guest ranches during the busy summer season. Their duties include managing staff, ensuring guests have a memorable experience, coordinating activities, handling reservations, and maintaining the property. They also address guest concerns, supervise food and lodging services, and work to create a welcoming environment. This role requires strong leadership, customer service skills, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a summer guest ranch manager?

A Summer Guest Ranch Manager typically needs experience in hospitality management, strong organizational skills, and knowledge of ranch operations, often supported by a degree in hospitality or related field. Familiarity with reservation systems, budgeting software, and maintenance management tools is important for smooth daily operations. Exceptional leadership, customer service, and problem-solving abilities help create memorable guest experiences and manage diverse staff teams. These competencies ensure the ranch operates efficiently, guests are satisfied, and the business remains profitable during the busy summer season.

What are some unique challenges faced by a summer guest ranch manager during the busy season?

As a Summer Guest Ranch Manager, one of the main challenges is balancing guest satisfaction with staff management under peak occupancy. You’ll be expected to handle logistics for activities, resolve unexpected issues like weather disruptions, and address a variety of guest needs, all while maintaining a positive atmosphere. Managing a seasonal and often diverse team can also require quick training and strong communication skills. Flexibility, multitasking, and problem-solving are key to thriving in this dynamic, guest-focused environment.

What is the difference between Summer Guest Ranch Manager vs Summer Ranch Hand?

AspectSummer Guest Ranch ManagerSummer Ranch Hand
CredentialsExperience in hospitality, ranch operations, or management; sometimes certifications in first aid or hospitalityBasic ranch work experience; often no formal certifications required
Work EnvironmentOversees guest services, manages staff, and coordinates activities in a guest-focused ranch settingPerforms manual labor such as animal care, fencing, and general ranch maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by guest ranches, resorts, and hospitality-focused ranches during peak summer seasonsCommonly employed in ranches for hands-on work during summer months

The Summer Guest Ranch Manager focuses on guest experience, staff management, and operational oversight, while the Summer Ranch Hand handles physical ranch tasks. Both roles are essential during the busy summer season but differ in responsibilities and required skills.

What are popular job titles related to Summer Guest Ranch Manager jobs in Idaho?

For Summer Guest Ranch Manager jobs in Idaho, the most frequently searched job titles are:

What job categories do people searching Summer Guest Ranch Manager jobs in Idaho look for?

The top searched job categories for Summer Guest Ranch Manager jobs in Idaho are:

What cities in Idaho are hiring for Summer Guest Ranch Manager jobs?

Cities in Idaho with the most Summer Guest Ranch Manager job openings:

Summer Guest Ranch Manager jobs near you
Infographic showing various Summer Guest Ranch Manager job openings in Idaho as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 25% Full Time, 66% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution.

State Park Manager 2

LUMA

Idaho Falls, ID • On-site

$29 - $32/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and bring your leadership, experience, and ideas to Idaho State Parks?
Are you excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of Idaho's newest state park and lead its continued growth and development?
This is your opportunity to lead the continued development and growth of Idaho's newest state park, located near Salmon, Idaho, on the scenic grounds of the former Twin Peaks Guest Ranch. Now that the park has opened to the public, the Park Manager 2 will play a critical role in establishing strong, sustainable operations, refining systems and procedures, and building on the foundation created during the park's launch. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the park's identity, strengthen the visitor experience, and guide its evolution for years to come.
As the park settles into regular operations, the manager will oversee all aspects of day-to-day park management while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, expand programming, and respond to the needs of visitors, staff, and the surrounding community. Responsibilities include staff leadership, guest experience, trail and recreation development, infrastructure planning, resource protection, budgeting, regulatory compliance, community engagement, and coordination with state and federal partners.
This state park is a one-of-a-kind addition to the IDPR system, with a strong hospitality focus that includes more than two dozen well-equipped lodging units. Each guest facility offers private bathrooms, high-speed internet, and high-end finishes. Managing this unique operation requires active oversight of cleaning schedules, facility maintenance, occupancy trends, reservation-related needs, and guest service coordination. The Park Manager 2 will work closely with the Park Hospitality Lead to refine lodging operations, establish effective routines, address operational challenges, and ensure accommodations consistently meet IDPR standards while delivering an exceptional visitor experience.
The role will also focus on developing and strengthening the park's portfolio of concessionaires. External vendors are an important part of the park's service model, providing food service, guided recreation, and other visitor amenities. The Park Manager 2 will be responsible for building productive vendor relationships, monitoring performance, identifying opportunities for additional services, and ensuring concessionaires operate in alignment with agency expectations and contract requirements.
The Park Manager 2 will lead a core team consisting of a Park Hospitality Lead, two Rangers, and seasonal staff. As the park transitions from opening-phase operations into a more established rhythm, strong leadership will be essential to developing clear expectations, effective workflows, and a collaborative team culture. The manager will be expected to delegate effectively, coach and develop staff, evaluate staffing and operational needs, and foster coordination across all areas of the park.
While hospitality and concessions are distinctive components of this park, the position also encompasses the full range of traditional park management responsibilities, including maintenance, recreation planning, resource protection, visitor services, financial management, regulatory compliance, public and community relations, and collaboration with agency leadership and external partners. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to evaluate what is working, improve processes where needed, and help define long-term priorities as the park continues to mature.
Due to the park's remote location and its reporting structure to the East Region Manager based in Idaho Falls, the selected candidate must be a proactive, self-directed leader who is comfortable operating with a high degree of autonomy. This position is especially well suited for someone who enjoys building systems, solving emerging operational challenges, and helping a new organization or facility transition from its launch phase into stable, successful long-term operations. On-site housing is available to support operational needs and may be an attractive option given the park's location and scale.
Learn more about Twin Peaks Ranch State Park by visiting: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/parks/twin-peaks-ranch-state-park
For questions about this position, please contact East Region Manager, Ryan Buffington
  • Phone: 208-312-4441
  • Email: ryan.buffington@idpr.idaho.gov
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Management
  • Projects annual budget requirements and sets priorities for expenditures
  • Prepares periodic performance and financial reports
  • Plans specific maintenance and operations goals
  • Plans, projects costs, and purchases supplies
  • Supervises permanent, seasonal and volunteer staff
  • Ensures employee orientation and training are accomplished and conducts regular staff meetings
  • Plans and supervises maintenance and repair of park facilities
  • Works with department engineering staff to coordinate development and inspection of construction projects
  • Develops proposals for park master plan
  • May negotiate leases for park property use
  • Oversees park concessions
  • Advises local planning committees and their contractors regarding park design, development, and recreation programs
  • May perform park maintenance and construction tasks

Recreation and Resource Management
  • Coordinates with other agencies regarding issues of joint concern
  • Analyzes and recommends action to protect and conserve parks' natural, historical, and recreational environment
  • Implements natural resource plans
  • Coordinates recreation and natural resource activities with user groups, adjacent landowners, Federal, state, and local organizations
  • Manages wildlife habitat, and native flora and fauna
  • Protects threatened or endangered species

Public Relations and Resource Interpretation
  • Informs visitors of park use, rules and regulations
  • Researches natural and cultural history of park and area and prepares or oversees interpretive programs or displays
  • Advises local planning committees and their contractors regarding park design, development and recreation programs
  • Represents the department at public meetings
  • Organizes and promotes park activities and ensures events are publicized

Compliance and Safety
  • Serves as liaison between park and enforcement agencies
  • Works closely with local authorities to ensure compliance with park and recreation program rules and regulations
  • Develops and recommends safety emergency action plans
  • Ensures staff is trained in first aid, search and rescue, and accident investigation
  • Reports property damage, recommends corrective procedures, equipment modification, and visitor and employee safety standards
  • Ensures identified employees are trained in rule compliance and the use of equipment, vehicles, and tools
  • Issues citations when necessary and may testify in court.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • This position requires working nights, weekends, and holidays, often in all weather conditions and around potentially hazardous materials such as caustic substances and pesticides.
  • The role also requires the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 40 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, as well as frequent bending, stooping, and climbing ladders, with or without reasonable accommodation.
  • This position functions as a compliance enforcement officer who maintains peace and enforces rules within the state park. Compliance enforcement training generally occurs within the first 18 - 24 months of employment. Certification as a compliance enforcement officer requires successful passage of established professional requirements and an extensive criminal background check.
  • This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout the course of employment.
  • Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Good knowledge of park and recreation management, outdoor recreation program management, and natural resource management. Typically gained by at least 3 years' experience with a city, county, state, or federal park and recreation organization with 2 years independently managing the natural resources/facilities, user/visitor facilities and outdoor recreation programs.
  • Some knowledge of management practices. Typically gained by completion of one three-credit or equivalent upper division college-level course or approximately 60 hours or equivalent of management training that included all the essential elements of management (Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling); OR six months of experience performing all management elements.
  • Experience supervising staff. Typically gained by at least one year of work experience in supervision that required responsibility for assigning work, training, and coaching new and existing staff (Experience supervising seasonal and/or volunteer staff will qualify).
  • Experience developing and monitoring a budget. Typically gained by at least 2 years of work experience developing and monitoring a program budget.
  • Experience performing construction and building maintenance. Typically gained by acquiring the skills to proficiently and independently perform intermediate carpentry and plumbing tasks such as structural building remodeling, plumbing installation, electrical installation, etc., and to read and interpret blueprints.
  • Experience operating and maintaining vehicles/equipment. Typically gained by acquiring the skills to proficiently and independently operate heavier vehicles and equipment such as tractors with loaders, various types of farm machinery, chain saws, large riding mowers, and sprayers, AND to perform minor maintenance work on small engines, pumps, and vehicles such as changing oil and filters and performing minor tune-ups.
  • Experience developing and presenting structured interpretation/environmental education. Typically gained by successful completion of at least 2 college courses that included park interpretation/ environmental education; OR, at least 2 seasons of work experience developing and presenting structured interpretation/ environmental education programs that have covered more than one topic area. Please attach any relevant certifications when applying. (Answering visitor questions does not qualify)
DO WHAT YOU LOVE, LOVE WHAT YOU DO
WHY IDPR? We are innovators in outdoor recreation, committed to excellent service and resource stewardship. We foster experiences that renew the human spirit and promote community vitality. Our mission is to improve the quality of life in Idaho through outdoor recreation and resource stewardship. IDPR manages 30 state parks, trails and attractions throughout every region of Idaho and the registration programs for boats, snowmobiles and other off-highway vehicles (OHV). Money from these registration programs goes back to users to develop and maintain trails, facilities and programs. IDPR also provides free education courses for boaters and OHV operators. To learn more about the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation, please visit: https://parksandrecreation.idaho.gov/.
BENEFITS: We offer a competitive benefits package which includes excellent medical, dental and vision insurance. There is generous vacation and sick leave accrual that begins as soon as you start. There are eleven paid holidays in a year; participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems; multiple saving plans and optional 401K; life insurance; wellness programs; ongoing training opportunities and more. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit: https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.
EEO/ADA/Veteran: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Luma logo

About Luma

Sourced by ZipRecruiter

Industry

Arts, entertainment, and recreation

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Santa Monica, CA, US

Year founded

2002

View All Luma Jobs

Apply