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Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack

Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack

<h3>COME JOIN THE FUN AT</h3> <span style="font-size: 40px;">ZIA PARK CASINO HOTEL RACETRACK</span> <h5>A PENN ENTERTAINMENT PROPERTY</h5>

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Overview: We&rsquo;re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you&rsquo;ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You&rsquo;ll work with an incredibly diverse set of co-workers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You&rsquo;ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities. <br /> <br /> Click <a href="https://www.pennentertainment.com/corp/careers/life-at-penn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to learn more about our Day 1 Benefits, 401k Program, Company Perks, Career Opportunities, Advancement Programs, Scholarships and more!
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Load and handle horses in the starting gate during the races.</li> <li>Work in the mornings schooling unruly horses.</li> <li>Teaching young horses the ways of the starting gate.</li> <li>Assist the state veterinarian with injured horses and assist track maintenance by loading injured horses on the horse ambulance. Assist EMT crew with injured riders.</li> <li>May be called to the paddock to assist with unruly or injured horses.</li> <li>Responsible for maintaining the gate.</li> <li>Responsible for setting of the gate.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>The job is extremely specialized and prior horse experience is required as well as being able to handle the heavy physical aspects of the position.</li> <li>Must be able to count and do general addition and subtraction.</li> <li>Must be able to anticipate how a horse may react in various situations.</li> <li>Must be eligible to hold a New Mexico Racing Commission license.</li> <li>PHYSiCAL DEMANDS This position demands the employee to be on their feet during their shifts. They must be able to move quickly. They will be required to work until the last race has run.</li> <li>WORK ENViRONMENT Must be able to work as a team player. Required to work in year round weather conditions.</li> </ul>