Dude Ranch Employment at Bar Lazy J Guest Ranch

Join the Team at Bar Lazy J Ranch, the Best in Dude Ranch Employment!

Thank you for your interest Dude Ranch Employment and joining us at Bar Lazy J for the upcoming season! We would love to consider you for part of our team and thank you so much for applying. Our staff become family and still visit us decades later! It’s our hope that a season (or more) at Bar Lazy J will introduce you to some of your best friends and hold some of your most cherished memories and stories you’ll tell for years to come. Bar Lazy J is always seeking friendly and hard-working individuals to join our ranch family. We suggest getting your application in as close to the New Year as possible to be considered for the following Dude Ranch Employment season. If you’re not sure whether Dude Ranch Employment is right for you, check out our blog post, “So You Want to Work at a Dude Ranch”, and FAQs below, if it sounds like a good fit for you, fill out our Employment Application Form and submit.

Before you fill out our Dude Ranch Employment application, here are answers to frequently asked questions about eligibility for a position with us, as well as a video that gives a peek into what working at Bar Lazy J for the summer looks like. But of course please reach out with any additional ones you may have or if you have specific questions about any information below.

While we love all animals, staff horses and pets are not allowed on ranch property for both the safety of our own animals and the safety of yours. In some cases, managers living off the main ranch may be considered to have one dog.
We would love to be able to hire from out of the country when great applicants come along, but unless you already have a work visa, we have not had luck with that process in a timely manner that allows us to hire and then help obtain you a visa.
All staff living on ranch must be at minimum 18 years old.
We truly appreciate the offers, but we are unable to take volunteers or unpaid interns. Our housing only allows for the number of staff we need to hire and our insurance will not cover anyone not on our payroll.
All staff, with the exception of the kids staff, are needed from mid-May through the END of our season (end of September typically). Kid staff are minimally needed through mid August. Please post the maximum time you are available to work.
Staff who need request a week or more off during the season will not be considered. While working seasonal work, it’s important to commit to the few months you’re here. If you have a special occasion that may require you to be gone a couple of days, please mention it to us early so that we can make sure it’s something we can accommodate.
We do not have housing for anyone except our actual staff, so the opportunity to bring significant others is not likely unless they also plan to work on ranch and are hired separately.

Step 1 of 9 – Personal Information

Name
First Last
Email
Phone
Birth Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Sex
- Male
- Female
Marital Status
Height
Weight
Home Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
School Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Person to notify in case of illness or accident.
Emergency Contact Name*
First Last
Emergency Contact Email
Emergency Contact Phone*
Emergency Contact Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Name of Employer 1
Address of Employer 1
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone of Employer 1
Position
Dates
Supervisor
Reason for Leaving

Name of Employer 2
Address of Employer 2
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone of Employer 2
Position
Supervisor
Dates
Reason for Leaving

Name of Employer 3
Address of Employer 3
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone of Employer 3
Position
Dates
Supervisor
Reason for Leaving

First Choice*
Second Choice*
Third Choice
Date you can start*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Date you must leave *Note: most positions require staying through the end of September. Kids program positions are needed through mid-late August.*
MM slash DD slash YYYY

Our season runs from late May until the end of September. Applicants who can arrive early-mid May and stay until the beginning of October are considered first. Staff working with the kids program are needed through the middle of August at minimum.
What talents do you have that could be used to entertain our guests?
Musical talents
Other
Tell us why you feel like YOU would be an asset to Bar Lazy J*
This is the most important part of your application so don’t miss the opportunity to tell us why WE would want YOU on our team!
Certify*
I certify that the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. In the event of employment, I understand that false or misleading information given in my application could result in discharge. I understand, also that I am required to abide by all Bar Lazy J Rules and Regulations.