Application for Summer Employment

We are looking for hard-working, engaged team members who are eager to learn and contribute to our ranch community. If you have a positive, growth mindset and love working with people in an outdoor setting, this could be a great match. We take pride in our reputation for having an outstanding staff!

Important 2026 Season dates:

5/14/2026: Early staff arrival day (certain jobs)

5/22/2026: Latest staff arrival day

5/22/2026: All-Staff Orientation/Training Session begins

6/3/2026: Guest Season begins

8/23/2026: "Short Season" staff departure day

9/28/2026: "Full Season" staff departure day

Please read through the entire application before you begin, to make sure you have all of the information you will need to complete it (e.g., resume, transcript, reference information, etc.). You will not be able to save this form while you are working on it. We place a high value on your thoughtful responses in your own words, not using AI tools. 

Questions marked with an asterisk (*) are required.

2026 Summer Required Work Dates: *Please note that the majority of our jobs are full season.
Full Season May 22 – September 27
Short Season May 22 – August 23

How did you hear about employment opportunities with us?

We place a high value on your thoughtful response to the following questions, so please take time to carefully develop your answers.

Please limit your responses to 250 words or less.

Upload a .pdf, .doc, .docx, .odt, or .txt file less than 2MB.

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Please provide your 2 most recent employers. Please note, "see resume" is not a substitution for completing these fields.

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Please provide a minimum of 2 professional references and up-to-date contact information.

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Use the "Add Another" button below to provide your education background, including High School, College, Trade or Technical School, and any other additional education history.

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Please tell us about any additional certifications that would apply to the position(s) of interest such as First Aid/CPR, Wilderness First Aid, Lifeguard Certification, ServSafe, etc.

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EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION CERTIFICATION AND AUTHORIZATION

You must be at least 18 years old to live and work at A Bar A Ranch.

Some positions require a minimum age of 21 to serve alcohol or drive company vehicles.

Some positions may require a valid license in order to drive ranch vehicles.

APPLICANT'S STATEMENT

My signature below certifies that the facts set forth in the above employment application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and authorize A Bar A Ranch to verify their accuracy and to obtain reference information on my work performance. I hereby release A Bar A Ranch from any/all liability of whatever kind and nature which, at any time, could result from obtaining and having an employment decision based on such information. I understand that, if employed, falsified statements of any kind or omissions of facts called for on this application shall be considered sufficient basis for dismissal. I understand that should an employment offer be extended to me and accepted that I will fully adhere to the policies, rules and regulations of employment of the Employer. However, I further understand that neither the policies, rules, regulations of employment or anything said during the interview process shall be deemed to constitute the terms of an implied employment contract. I understand that any employment offered is for an indefinite duration and at will and that either I or the Employer may terminate my employment at any time with or without notice or cause.

I understand that A Bar A Ranch is a Drug Free Workplace, and I may be required to take a Drug Test before hiring, or at any time during my employment if I am hired. I understand that A Bar A Ranch may conduct a third-party background check before hiring or at any time during my employment if I am hired, and as reflected by my signature below, I consent to a pre-hire third-party background checks as A Bar A Ranch chooses to engage at its expense.

I have read this application carefully and have provided the above information accurately.

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