We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’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.
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—such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.
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SUMMARY
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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Load and handle horses in the starting gate during the races.
- Work in the mornings schooling unruly horses.
- Teaching 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.
Must be 21 years of age
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
No supervisory responsibilities.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to move quickly. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee 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. This position demands the employee to be on their feet during their shifts.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.
Must be able to work as a team player. Required to work in year round weather conditions. Uniforms are provided.
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Skills Required
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English
- Obtain and maintain any license required by the West Virginia Racing Commission and/or West Virginia Lottery
- Ability to stand, walk, move quickly, climb, balance, and work on foot throughout shifts
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally
- Ability to work as a team player in year-round weather conditions
What We Do
We have the largest and most diverse gaming footprint in North America. With 43 casinos and racetracks across 20 states, a robust online gaming and sports betting presence and exciting sports media, we’re leading the industry — and pushing it toward the future. Every one of our strategic partnerships helps fuel our community’s growth, their love of gaming — and our continued success as the most innovative omni-channel provider of entertainment experiences.
