Outrider

Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack • Hobbs, NM

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At PENN Entertainment, we are changing entertainment and are looking for talent that believes in having fun. You'll be a part of an exciting, fast-paced industry, working with diverse coworkers driven by enthusiasm. We care about your career growth and provide support to expand your possibilities. Our Total Rewards package includes wellness programs for financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits like day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonuses may vary by position. Paid time off increases with employment length.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be an experienced rider.
• Must have a pony rider license.
• Must be able to catch loose or troubled horses while maintaining control of the pony being ridden.
• Must be knowledgeable of the Rules of Racing.
• Must qualify for an Outrider’s license with Racing Commission.
• Excellent customer service/communication skills.
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and communicate verbally in English.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to speak and understand Spanish is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety for personnel, guests, and horses at the Zia Park Racetrack.
• Enforces the Racing Commission Rules of Racing and writes reports of violations.
• Arrives on time with a sound trained horse to lead processions of horses to the starting gate.
• Leads or trails the post parade of each live race, keeping horses in line and releasing them for warm-up.
• If requested, arrives on a suitable pony ready for work during training hours.
• Rides after runaway horses to aid riders in regaining control.
• Catches loose horses on the track while on duty.
• Diverts riders from competitors involved in accidents on the racetrack.
• Assists horse ambulance workers to remove injured horses from the track.
• Available to work for any training or racing hours.
• Grooms and cares for own horse.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Racing Commission Rules of Racing policies and applicable laws.
• Addresses complaints and resolves problems.
• Directly supervises all riders/pony personnel while they are on the track.

Benefits

• Wellness programs
• Day-one medical coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Annual performance bonus
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED