ASSISTANT STARTER

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Charles Town (WV); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking individuals for positions at the West Virginia racetrack. The role requires enforcing racing rules, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a safe start for all participants while coordinating with track staff.

The candidate must be licensed by the West Virginia Racing Commission, possess a valid driver’s license, and demonstrate excellent customer service and English communication skills.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Must be licensed by West Virginia Racing Commission.
• Must have a current and valid driver’s license.
• Read, write, legibly understand and speak English.
• Excellent customer service/communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the West Virginia Racing Commission Rules of Racing while on the racetrack, writing reports of all violations that take place while on duty.
• Ensure starting car vehicle is in proper working order prior to each race; car and mechanical gate systems must have regular proper servicing and maintenance.
• Parade horses leading up to start of race and ensure proper positioning on track.
• Ensure horses are aligned in the starting position; control the gate vehicle to ensure a fair and safe start for all participants.
• Assist Starter in reporting any infractions to judges.
• Assist horse ambulance workers to remove an injured horse from track.
• Must be available to work for any training, schooling, racing or qualifying hours.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

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.

Responsibilities

• Must enforce the West Virginia Racing Commission Rules of Racing while on the racetrack, writing reports of all violations that take place while on duty.
• Ensures starting car vehicle is in proper working order prior to each race. Car and mechanical gate systems must have regular proper servicing and maintenance.
• Once on racetrack with horses ensures proper parading of horses leading up to start of race.
• Ensures all horses are aligned in the proper starting position leading up to start of race. Must control direction of gate vehicle in order to have a fair and safe start for all participants.
• Will assist Starter in reporting any infractions occurring during race to judges.
• Assists horse ambulance workers to remove injured horse from track.
• Must be available to work for any training, schooling, racing or qualifying hours.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be licensed by West Virginia Racing Commission
• Must have current and valid driving license
• Must be knowledgeable of the Maryland Racing Commission Rules of Racing
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Read, write legibly, understand and speak English
• Excellent customer service/communication skills
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
• Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues
• Able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 lbs., and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces