Gate Crew

Churchill Downs Incorporated; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

401k with company match

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Presque Isle Downs & Casino in Erie, PA, part of Churchill Downs Incorporated, is seeking a Racing Team member to prepare horses and ensure a safe, fair start for every race. This hands-on role involves schooling horses, setting and operating the starting gate, and supporting race operations to keep race days running smoothly.

Qualified candidates will have prior horse handling or riding experience, the ability to work as part of a team, and knowledge of PA Racing Rules; a high school diploma is

Qualifications

• Hard-working and motivated individual.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Experience with starting gate operations or related racing tasks.

Responsibilities

• School horses in the morning and set up the starting gate.
• Ensure the best start for each race and maintain proper gate procedures.
• Move starting stands to each starting distance and adjust equipment as needed.
• Load and handle horses for each race and assist in race day operations.
• Oversee other Racing Department duties as assigned.

Skills

Hard working

Team player

Starting gate experience

PA Racing Rules knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Presque Isle Downs & Casino, conveniently located off of I90 in Erie, PA, features table games, slots, sportsbook, entertainment, live thoroughbred horse racing, and year-round simulcast racing. The casino features the latest technology and amenities designed for guest comfort and expectations. The property features three restaurants, including two award-winning restaurants - Churchill’s Bourbon & Brew and LBV Steakhouse. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

Benefits of being a PID team member…

• Health insurance (including Vision and Dental!) the first of the month following 30 days of employment for regular FT Team Members
• Accrual of Paid Time Off for FT and PT
• 401k with Company Match – 100% vested at sign up
• Company Stock Purchase Plan
• Team Member Engagement
• Team Member Referral Plan

JOB SUMMARY

Join our Racing Team and play a key role in preparing horses and ensuring a safe, fair start for every race. This hands-on role involves schooling horses, setting and operating the starting gate, and supporting race operations to keep race day running smoothly.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidate is responsible for schooling horses in the morning, set up gate for the start of each race and ensure the best start possible. Candidate will teach and familiarize young horses with the gate to break and school horses on the starter’s list. Candidate will set gate on track, responsible for numbers on gate, rake tire tracks before and after the race, proper procedures for getting gate on and off track each race, move starting stands to each starting distance, make equipment changes on the horse, load and handle horses for each race, and assist in loading horses that pull up during and after the race. Candidate will contribute to the Racing Department team by overseeing and accomplishing all other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Candidate must be hard working and motivated ability to work in a team environment. Candidate must have previous experience in either riding or handling horses. Candidate must have previous starting gate experience and knowledge of related PA Racing Rules. Candidate is required to be able to obtain/maintain a Pennsylvania Racing License.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Work With Us

Churchill Downs Incorporated is an inclusive and fun place to work. We celebrate unique approaches and points of view. We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence. We’re always learning, evolving and growing. We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration. This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.