Association Steward

Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Race Course; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course is seeking a qualified racing steward in Ohio to enforce rules, make integrity-based decisions, and oversee licensing for participants. The role requires accreditation, substantial racing experience, sharp judgment, and a commitment to ethical conduct.

The position emphasizes adherence to state regulations, collaboration with track management and law enforcement, and ensuring fair and compliant racing operations throughout race meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Judge Accreditation School approved by the Ohio State Racing Commission.
• Minimum 3 years as steward, racing secretary, assistant racing secretary, starter, placing judge, patrol judge or clerk of scales; or 5 years racing-related experience including observer duties in the stewards stand (≥30 days).
• 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 with ability to distinguish colors.
• Extensive knowledge of racing rules, penalties, wagering protocols, budgets and policy recommendations.
• High ethical standards, honesty and integrity are essential.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Polite, courteous, and cooperative in communication with others.

Responsibilities

• Interprets/enforces Ohio State racing commission administrative rules.
• Makes decisions not specifically covered by code to insure the integrity of pari‑mutuel racing/wagering.
• Authority over all horses and persons on association grounds during a race meeting.
• Reviews alleged violations; issues rulings and may levy fines/suspensions and/or make recommendations to OSRC.
• Reviews license applications; interviews applicants; assesses ability to be licensed.
• Advises track management and coordinates with law enforcement, licensees and the public on racing codes.
• Observes live races/replays; determines interference and may adjust race results if warranted.
• Monitors wagering patterns; may cancel wagering if irregularities are found.
• Works with veterinarians; handles test results and communicates with trainers about positives.
• Not all duties listed; may perform other reasonable related tasks; company reserves right to revise duties.

Skills

Judicial accreditation

Racing steward experience

20/20 vision

Public speaking

Ethical conduct

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Judge accreditation program

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

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.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• Interprets/ enforces the Ohio State racing commission administrative rules
• Makes Decisions not specifically covered by code or rules to insure the integrity of Pari‑mutuel racing/wagering
• Authority over all horses and all persons, licensed, on association grounds during a race meeting as to all matters related to racing
• Reviews alleged violations; issues rulings after hearing testimony and may levy fines/suspensions and/or make recommendations to the Ohio State Racing Commission for further action
• Reviews initial applications for license, interviews applicants, clarifies information, and makes a decision on the ability of the applicant to be licensed
• Advises track management. Law enforcement officers, licensees, owners, trainers, jockeys and the general public on the Ohio Code and administrative rules and resolves regulatory disputes; notifies track management of potential compliance issues with proposed changes in internal procedures
• Observes the running of live races/replays on video tape and determines if starting gates opened simultaneously. That there was no interference of a horse and jockeys/horses put forth their best effort; may disqualify a horse and change the order of finish if warranted; ensures lock of each race and declares every race official
• Monitors patterns of wagering and may cancel wagering if irregularities are discovered
• Works with veterinarians to insure that required body fluid samples are being taken; receives lab reports on positives, non‑positives and suspicious results and follows up on outstanding tests; notifies trainers on positive tests and arranges a hearing
• This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive and team members may also be asked to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned. Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises with appropriate notification to Team Members.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Must be a graduate of a Judge Accreditation School/ Program approved by The Ohio State Racing Commission
• Must have served as a steward, racing secretary, assistant racing secretary, starter, placing judge, patrol judge or clerk of scales for a minimum of 3 years or has engaged in racing as an owner, trainer, jockey, veterinarian or breeder for at least 5 years and has been an observer in the stewards stand for no less than 30 days
• Must have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 vision and ability to distinguish colors correctly
• Confidence about moving in close proximity to racehorses
• An extensive knowledge of the rules of racing; application of appropriate penalties, racing protocols, animal welfare and duty of care requirements; preparation of budgets; development of rules and policy recommendations; and effective skills in public speaking.
• Must have high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity.
• Must display a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail
• Works and communicates with others in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner

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