ASSISTANT STARTER/RACING VALET

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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 coworkers 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 /> Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits&mdash;such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus&mdash;may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.<br /> <br /> Click <a href="https://www.pennentertainment.com/corp/careers/life-at-penn" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.<br />
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Loading race horses in the starting gate before post time</li> <li>Schooling horses in the morning - Setting the gate for each race, ensuring numbers on gate.</li> <li>Follow proper procedures for getting gate on and off track each race</li> <li>Making equipment changes if needed - Assist jockeys while handling individual horses in gate</li> <li>Report any maintenance or safety issue with the starting gate to the head starter</li> <li>Performs head starter functions if necessary</li> <li>This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and team members may also be asked to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Must be 21 years of age</li> <li>High school diploma or equivalent</li> <li>2-3 years Starting Gate experience or horse handling experience preferred</li> <li>Must be knowledgeable of the Rules of Racing</li> <li>Read, write legibly, understand and speak English</li> <li>Multilingual preferred - Must be licensed with the Ohio State Racing commission.</li> <li>Must be able to work in various weather conditions - Excellent communication skills</li> <li>Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.</li> <li>Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues</li> <li>Able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment - Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 75 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.</li> </ul>