Assistant Kennel Master

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Training and development

Employee discounts

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Delaware North Gaming is seeking an Assistant Kennel Master for Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. The role focuses on managing the greyhound environment, basic care, and supervision in the lock-out kennel, with fast-paced teamwork and opportunities for growth.

The position offers weekly pay, training opportunities, employee discounts, and flexible schedules, with comprehensive benefits available to eligible team members.

Qualifications

• No experience or degree required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure lock-out and cool-out area, ensuring all kennels are properly locked and sanitized before and after each racing performance
• Inspect the lock-out environment and greyhound holding crates prior to each race, monitoring ambient temperature and overall conditions
• Oversee the placement and removal of greyhounds in designated crates and inspect each dog for general health before handing off to the leadout
• Report any signs of injury or illness to the State Veterinarian promptly and ensure compliance with all greyhound racing rules and policies
• Supervise cleaning procedures, including mopping and water removal, to maintain hygiene and safety standards throughout the facility

Job description

The opportunity

Delaware North Gaming is hiring a full-time Assistant Kennel Master to join our team at Wheeling Island Casino in Wheeling, West Virginia. As a Assistant Kennel Master, you will be responsible for managing greyhound's environment, basic care, and supervision while in the lock-out kennel. If you want a job that provides fast-paced work in a collaborative environment where there are endless opportunities.

Pay

$14.90 - $14.90 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

We care about our team member's personal and professional well-being. Delaware North provides a benefits package designed to give you the comfort, safety, and security you need to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests. All team members receive benefits including:

• Weekly pay
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• Flexible work schedules

Eligible team members may also receive: health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation days and holidays, paid parental bonding leave, employee assistance program, and tuition and/or professional certification reimbursement.

What will you do?

• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure lock-out and cool-out area, ensuring all kennels are properly locked and sanitized before and after each racing performance
• Inspect the lock-out environment and greyhound holding crates prior to each race, monitoring ambient temperature and overall conditions
• Oversee the placement and removal of greyhounds in designated crates and inspect each dog for general health before handing off to the leadout
• Report any signs of injury or illness to the State Veterinarian promptly and ensure compliance with all greyhound racing rules and policies
• Supervise cleaning procedures, including mopping and water removal, to maintain hygiene and safety standards throughout the facility

More about you

• No experience or degreerequired

Physical requirements

• Ability to handle dogs ranging from 50-100 pounds Environment Details: Exposure to dog urine/fecal matter/dander/odors, high volume noise, dirt/sand/dust, possible hazardous materials/fumes(cleaning supplies).

Shift details

Days
Weekends