Boyd Gaming Corporation has been successful in gaming jurisdiction in which we operate in the United States and is one of the premier casino entertainment companies in the United States. Never content to rest upon our successes, we will continue to evolve and retain a position of leadership in our industry.
Our past success, our current business philosophies and our sound business planning, combine to position Boyd Gaming Corporation to maximize value for our shareholders, our team members and our communities.
Ready to join the exciting world of horse racing? Be part of the action-packed starting gate crew where you'll work with magnificent horses and play a crucial role in every race day! As our Assistant Starter, you'll be right in the heart of the excitement, ensuring our equine athletes get off to a perfect start.
Your Exciting Adventure Includes:
- Be the gate master! Guide these powerful athletes into their starting positions with skill and finesse.
- Become the scheduling superhero - coordinate and oversee fun and effective horse schooling sessions.
- Play detective and help maintain our special "needs extra practice" list for our more spirited horses, ensuring they get the training they need to become starting gate superstars!
Qualifications
Ready to join our amazing team? Here's what you'll need to bring to the starting gate:
- A legal adult status (18+) ready for adventure!
- Horse handling wizardry - if you can speak the language of our four-legged athletes, you're our kind of person
- Previous starting gate experience? Awesome! If not, bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- A natural leader's spirit - you'll be directing both humans and horses with your stellar communication skills
- The agility of a cat! You'll be climbing, bending, reaching, and dancing through your day in all kinds of weather
- A can-do attitude toward getting any necessary licenses and certifications (we'll help you with that!)
- The ability to work harmoniously with our horse-loving community and give clear, friendly directions
If you're nodding "yes" to these requirements, we can't wait to meet you at the starting gate!
Additional InformationAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Boyd Gaming is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Skills Required
- Must be 18 years or older
- Horse handling skills/experience
- Previous starting gate experience
- Strong communication and leadership to direct staff and horses
- Physical agility to climb, bend, reach, and work in all weather
- Willingness to obtain necessary licenses and certifications
- Ability to work cooperatively with the horse community and give clear, friendly directions
Boyd Gaming Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Boyd Gaming Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Boyd Gaming Corporation.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off plus a dedicated Volunteer PTO program and paid holidays/vacation provide multiple avenues for time away and community engagement.
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Flexible Benefits — Multiple medical plan tiers (e.g., Bronze/Bronze Plus/Silver/Gold/PPO), dental/vision, HSAs/FSAs, and voluntary protections offer meaningful choice, with core options available to team members averaging 30+ hours and tailored offerings for some part‑time roles.
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Career-Linked Recognition & Rewards — Tuition reimbursement, student‑loan repayment, and scholarships create clear education pathways tied to employment, adding long‑term value for those who meet tenure requirements.
Boyd Gaming Corporation Insights
What We Do
Boyd Gaming Corporation is one of the nation’s leading casino entertainment companies, but we’re so much more than that! We're a billion-dollar, publicly-traded company that retains the philosophy of a family-owned business, focused on creating long-term, sustainable growth for our shareholders. This philosophy defines and separates us from the competition, making us unique in our industry. From our beginnings in the 1970s, we made a commitment to our guests, employees, and communities to create a culture and an operating style built around that of a family-owned business. Even as a public company operating in a highly competitive industry, the Boyd Style of hospitality continues to define us. We currently own and operate 28 gaming properties in ten states: Aliante, Cannery, Eastside Cannery, Gold Coast, The Orleans, Sam’s Town, Suncoast, California, Fremont and Main Street Station in Las Vegas; Jokers Wild in Henderson, NV; Blue Chip in Michigan City, IN and Belterra Casino Resort in Florence, IN; Par-A-Dice in East Peoria, IL; Diamond Jo Dubuque in Dubuque, IA and Diamond Jo Casino in Northwood, IA; Belterra Park in Cincinnati, OH; Kansas Star in Mulvane, KS; Ameristar Kansas City in Kansas City, MO and Ameristar St. Charles in St. Charles, MO; Valley Forge in King of Prussia, PA; Sam’s Town in Tunica, MS and IP Biloxi in Biloxi, MS; Amelia Belle in Amelia, LA, Treasure Chest in Kenner, LA, Delta Downs in Vinton, LA, Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, LA, and Sam’s Town in Shreveport, LA. Each is distinguished not only by the quality of its amenities but also by the exceptional customer service our guests have come to expect from a Boyd Gaming property.
