Assistant Starter - Seasonal

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; New Mexico; On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical coverage

401(k) matching

Annual performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

ViziRecruiter, LLC. is looking for a specialized role managing horses at races in New Mexico. The job requires previous horse experience and physical strength, handling horses in fast-paced environments.

Key responsibilities include loading horses, assisting with injuries, and maintaining the starting gate. Candidates must be able to work under any weather conditions and are required to hold a New Mexico Racing Commission license.

Competitive salary and benefits package provided to support your wellbeing and career growth.

Qualifications

• Must have prior horse experience and ability to handle heavy physical tasks.
• Must be eligible to hold a New Mexico Racing Commission license.

Responsibilities

• Load and handle horses in the starting gate during races.
• Work in the mornings schooling unruly horses.
• Assist the veterinarian with injured horses.

Skills

Horse handling experience

Physical strength

Mathematical skills

Team player

Job description

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.

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.

Requirements

Qualifications

• The job is extremely specialized and prior horse experience is required.
• The role requires the ability to handle heavy physical aspects of the position.

Mathematical Skills

Must be able to count and do general addition and subtraction.

Reasoning Ability

Must be able to anticipate how a horse may react in various situations.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must be eligible to hold a New Mexico Racing Commission license.

Physical Demands

This position demands that the employee be on their feet during their shifts. Must be able to climb, lift, and move quickly. They will be required to work until the last race has run.

Work Environment

Must be able to work as a team player. Required to work in year‑round weather conditions.