Harness Racing Operations & Data Coordinator

Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association; Grove City (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Simple IRA contribution

Health insurance

Paid time off

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association in Grove City, OH is seeking a Racing Administrator to support harness racing programs, nominations, mare registrations, and awards. The role focuses on developing strategic initiatives to elevate the sport, manage data, engage participants, and collaborate with internal teams.

You will serve as a primary web and database lead, handle inquiries professionally, and coordinate with the finance team on program postings, awards, and payments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, at a minimum.
• Experience in project coordination with efficiency and deadline complianc.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, WordPress, Database management, and other industry- related tools.
• Familiarity with harness racing terminology, industry practices, racetrack and fair board roles and related responsibilities, and standard operating procedures and regulations governing harness racing events.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with internal teams, fairs, and external stakeholders.
• Proven attention to detail, organization, project management.

Responsibilities

• Import, administer, and extract information from the OHHA database, covering various projects such as Breeders' Awards, Buckeye Owners' Bonuses, stake races, standings, nominations, mare registrations, etc.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance with program rules, and timely completeness of database entries related to Breeders' Awards, Buckeye Owners' Bonus, stake races, stake results, nominations, etc., performing regular audits and updates as needed. Conclude and communicate those programs with postings, related awards, and payments coordinated with the OHHA financial team.
• Be equipped to respond to member and participant inquiries professionally and promptly regarding OHHA race-related projects and programs.
• Serve as primary Fair contact for grant programs, database set up of races, payments of OHHA funds and other state funding to Ohio racing-fairs (through the finance team).
• Collaborate with internal teams to engage the community and promote OHHA initiatives.
• Serve as one of the organization’s Web and Database Lead.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Project management

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Experience in project coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WordPress

Database management

Job description

The Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association in Grove City, OH is seeking a Racing Administrator to support harness racing programs, nominations, mare registrations, and awards. The role focuses on developing strategic initiatives to elevate the sport, manage data, engage participants, and collaborate with internal teams.

You will serve as a primary web and database lead, handle inquiries professionally, and coordinate with the finance team on program postings, awards, and payments.