Gate Crew

Presque Isle Downs Casino; Millcreek Township (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and Dental

Paid Time Off

401k with Company Match

Company Stock Purchase Plan

Team Member Engagement

Referral Plan

Job summary

Presque Isle Downs & Casino located in Erie, PA invites applicants for a Racing Team role focused on preparing horses and ensuring safe, fair starts for every race.

The position requires past riding/handling experience, starting gate familiarity, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Pennsylvania Racing License; HS diploma is required. Employment offers health benefits, PTO, and retirement plans for qualified team members.

Qualifications

• Hard-working and team-oriented.
• Experience riding or handling horses.
• Starting gate experience.
• Knowledge of PA Racing Rules.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Pennsylvania Racing License.

Responsibilities

• School horses in the morning and set up the starting gate.
• Ensure a strong start for each race.
• Load and handle horses for each race.
• Move starting stands to each distance and adjust equipment.
• Oversee other Racing Department duties as assigned.

Job description

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.