Xanterra Travel Collection

Overview

We’re excited to hire and welcome team members to our national park locations! Xanterra Travel Collection® is a private company that provides concession services within national parks. All services operated by Xanterra, including lodging, dining, retail, and tour operations, are currently open and continue to operate as planned for the 2025 summer season. Any potential government layoffs within the National Park Service do not impact our positions or job offers.

Live. Work. Explore. as a part of our Transportation team in Grand Canyon National Park!

Grand Canyon National Park Lodges operates 6 hotels, 7 retail shops, and various restaurants and dining facilities in the historic Grand Canyon Village. No matter what your job is, you will be a proud steward of the park and play an essential role in providing warm and friendly hospitality to our guests! As one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, Grand Canyon National Park is a place of remarkable beauty, peace, scenic grandeur and top-notch hospitality.

We’re hiring a Saddlemaker/Leathersmith to Live. Work. Explore. this season!

Job Summary:

Make and repair saddles and tack.

The Details:

Position Type: Year round

Pay: Insert: $20.75 per hour

Schedule: Typical schedule is 40 hours, 5 days per week (may include weekends, evenings, and holidays)

Why Grand Canyon South Rim?

We are a welcoming community who work hard, share a real passion for the environment, and enjoy crafting memorable experiences for our guests. As part of the Xanterra Travel Collection®, we are the primary authorized concessionaire at the Grand Canyon South Rim, and proud stewards of the park.

Life at the South Rim:

• Low-cost employee housing (dormitory-style) and on-site employee meals (cafeteria-style)
• Free on-site laundry facility, free shuttle service, and Wi-Fi (limited bandwidth)
• A fast-paced, exciting work environment with plenty of upward mobility and growth opportunities
• Meet people of all ages from all over the country and world!

Benefits:

• Sick Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Learning and Development Program

Perks:

• Free Grand Canyon National Park pass
• Rec Center – Fitness Equipment, Computers, and Free WiFi
• Paid Day off on your birthday
• Discounted mule rides
• Free Grand Canyon Railway Train Rides
• Retail, Lodging and Travel Discounts
• Planned employee trips and activities
• 15% Verizon service/products discount
• $350 Referral Bonus Program
• The adventure of a lifetime!

Responsibilities

• Make saddles according to specs provided by the Livery Manager.
• Design and build tack and equipment customized for canyon use.
• Repair and refurbish existing tack and equipment, getting longest possible use out of equipment.
• Clean and maintain leather shop and leather working equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining adequate supply and material inventory.
• Do trail guide duties when needed or directed by Livery Management.
• Wear required personal protective equipment while performing tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Leather working skills and experience.
• Saddle making experience.
• Ability to work without supervision.
• Must possess own leathersmithing tools.

Physical Requirements include:

The person in this position must be able to frequently stand, walk and constantly sit, as well as be able to handle items and reach outward constantly, above the shoulder frequently. This position will require occasional climbing/crawling, frequent squatting/kneeling and bending. In this role, you must be able to constantly carry/lift 10 - 50 lbs, frequently up to 100 lbs and occasionally over 100 lbs in addition to being able to constantly push/pull 12 - 40 lbs and frequently 41 - 100 lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.