Track Superintendent

Canterbury Park•Shakopee, MN

About The Position

Directly interacts with company leadership, owners, trainers and other stakeholders to ensure the operating excellence of track surfaces and training track. Responsible for supporting the Companies mission, vision, and values by providing fun and games like no place else, and adheres to the Canterbury Way by focusing on our core values.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of experience as an Assistant Track Superintendent and 1 year of experience as a Track Superintendent.
Must have strong communication skills, and have the ability to interact effectively with all stakeholders including horsemen and team members at all levels of the organization.
Must be able to operate the following equipment: tractors, loaders, skid steers, road grader, water trucks, and misc. 3 pt hitch attachments.
Must be able to pass Canterbury Park’s pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, Drug Screening, and Canterbury Park’s Safe Driving Policy.
Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver’ license.

Responsibilities

Lead by example.
Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, delegates effectively and coaches and mentors direct reports for growth opportunities.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with horsemen and jockeys in both training and racing environments.
Ensures that all racing surfaces are safe and fair for horse racing activities. This includes procuring proper materials for the track surface and supervising the proper application of those materials.
Determines priorities of projects and tasks needed to ensure continuous care, maintenance and operating excellence of racetrack surfaces and other areas as required.
Ensures track surface is properly attended to when special events rely on the track surface.
Expected to plan, purpose and implement innovative methods and tactics designed to improve operations, minimize costs and maximize use of materials and assets.
Works with Track Operations leadership team in overseeing the hiring, training and developing of team members to build cross functional knowledge of operational processes, industry standards and emerging technologies.
Conducts yearly performance evaluations of the track team members in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Actively participating in track accreditation processes designed to uphold standards and practices that support the comprehensive safety and integrity of horseracing.
Works in conjunction with the senior leadership team to help define and determine next steps related to the approval and implementation of capital projects, budgets, and other priorities.
Responsible for oversight of all equipment (tractors, loaders, graders, etc.) necessary to prepare both dirt and turf surfaces for racing and training.
Perform all other duties as assigned.