Paddock Assistant

210_Mohegan_Pocono Downs Racing, LP; Burrillville (RI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohegan Tribe is seeking seasonal staff to support race day operations at the track. You will assist horsemen and horses, manage saddles and head numbers, and operate paddock gates to ensure smooth pacing of events.

Responsibilities include aiding with equipment issues, transporting riders to the winner’s circle, and maintaining high guest service standards across all racing hours and qualifiers. Seasonal schedule; weather-exposed work.

Qualifications

• Some college or tech school preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of racing procedures and racing equipment.
• Familiarity with horses.

Responsibilities

• Assist horsemen and horses at the racetrack.
• Distribute, collect, clean and maintain racing saddle pads and head numbers.
• Open and close paddock gates as needed.
• Assist horsemen with broken equipment emergencies.
• Drive horsemen to and from the winner’s circle as needed.
• Must be available to work for all racing hours and qualifiers.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• Promotes superior guest service.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of racing

Familiarity with horses

Education

Some college or tech school preferred

Job description

Job Duties

• Assist horsemen and horses at the racetrack.
• Distribute, collect, clean and maintain racing saddle pads and head numbers.
• Open and close paddock gates as needed.
• Assist horsemen with broken equipment emergencies.
• Drive horsemen to and from the winner’s circle as needed.
• Must be available to work for all racing hours and qualifiers.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.
• Promotes superior guest service.

Minimum Qualifications

• Some college or tech school preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have thorough knowledge of racing procedures and racing equipment.
• Familiarity with horses.
• Employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Must frequently lift up to 10lbs and must regularly move up to 25lbs.

Work Shift

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Knock, knock. Hear that sound? That's opportunity! What began in 1996 as a gaming destination in southeastern Connecticut with a handful of Team Members has expanded into a premier entertainment enterprise with over 10,000 team members across the globe. What drives our success is the centuries-old philosophy of the Mohegan Tribe “The Spirit of Aquai”. Its principles of welcoming, mutual respect, cooperation and building relationships have shaped our culture, and serve as the foundation that we live by with every guest and team member interaction today, and for generations to come.