Assistant Starter

PENN Entertainment • Charles Town, WV

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The main objective of the Assistant Starter is to ensure all horses are loaded into the starting gate safely and to secure as fair a start as possible for the betting public. This role is part of an exciting industry where days and nights are fast-paced, working with a diverse set of coworkers driven by enthusiasm. The company cares about career growth and provides support for expanding possibilities. The position is compensated with a competitive Total Rewards package, including wellness programs for financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits may vary by position.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
• For every year of employment: Obtain and maintain a license by the WV Racing Commission and/or WV Lottery as may be required for this position.
• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Must be able to move quickly.
• Frequently required to climb or balance.
• Occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be on their feet during their shifts.
• Must be able to work as a team player.
• Required to work in year round weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Load and handle horses in the starting gate during the races.
• Work in the mornings schooling unruly horses.
• Teach young horses the ways of the starting gate.
• 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.
• May be called to the paddock to assist with unruly or injured horses.
• Responsible for maintaining the gate.
• Responsible for setting of the gate.

Benefits

• Wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Day-one medical coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Annual performance bonus
• Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.
• Uniforms are provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed