ASSISTANT STARTER

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Pennsylvania is looking for a qualified individual to oversee racing activities, ensuring safety and compliance with racing commission rules. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a high school diploma. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. This role may include varied work hours and physical tasks.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age.
• Licensed by West Virginia Racing Commission.
• Must have current valid driving license.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Enforce West Virginia Racing Commission Rules of Racing.
• Ensure starting car is in proper working order.
• Assist with parading horses for races.
• 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.

Skills

Excellent customer service/communication skills

Knowledge of racing commission rules

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Fast-paced work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Introduction

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Overview

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.

Click HERE to discover how we empower team members to grow, thrive, and advance in their careers.

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