Livestock Caretaker

As a Livestock Caretaker, you will play a vital role in creating memorable guest experiences by caring for the animals at our Petting Farm. This hands-on position involves daily animal care, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and interacting with guests to provide an educational and enjoyable experience.
In this role, you demonstrate Westgate's core values of Passion, Integrity, and Work Ethic in every interaction.
What You'll Do as a Livestock Caretaker:
Complete daily opening and closing procedures for the Petting Farm.
Provide daily care for all animals, including feeding and watering twice daily.
Clean and maintain animal pens and surrounding areas.
Monitor animals and identify signs of illness or injury, reporting concerns to the Livestock Manager.
Perform pony rides and safely interact with resort guests.
Educate guests about the animals, Petting Farm procedures, and proper animal interaction.
Enforce established guest safety rules and procedures.
Handle, brush, lead, and interact with livestock in a safe and appropriate manner.
Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming guest and work areas.
Assist with inventory of animal feed, supplies, and livestock.
Load and unload 50-pound bags of feed and hay bales.
Assist with special events and other livestock-related activities.
Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Perform additional duties as assigned based on operational needs.
What You Will Bring as a Livestock Caretaker:
Knowledge of livestock and proper animal care practices preferred.
Strong interest in working with animals and providing memorable guest experiences.
Enthusiastic, energetic, dependable, and willing to work in a hands-on outdoor environment.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently while following established procedures and safety guidelines.
Must be at least 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license for operating company golf carts.
Requirements:
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors and in varying weather conditions.
Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and flexible schedules as business needs require.
Westgate Resorts is a Smoke and Tobacco-Free workplace. Except where prohibited by law, applicants who smoke or use tobacco products will not be considered for employment.
Required to pass a background check, drug test, and provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Must uphold Westgate Resorts' standards of professionalism, safety, integrity, and exceptional guest service.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No