Paddock Assistant

Mohegan PA; Wilkes-Barre, Northern (Luzerne County, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohegan PA is seeking a Paddock Assistant to support horsemen and horses at the racetrack in Wilkes-Barre, PA. This on-call, seasonal role requires handling saddles, head numbers, and paddock operations.

The candidate should have some college or tech schooling, knowledge of racing procedures, and familiarity with horses. Availability for all racing hours and occasional driving duties are expected.

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.
• Promotes superior guest service.

Skills

Racing procedures

Familiarity with horses

Education

Some college or tech school

Job description

Paddock Assistant page is loaded## Paddock Assistantlocations: Wilkes-Barre, PAtime type: On-Callposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R-13997**JOIN OUR TEAM AND EXPERIENCE ENDLESS CAREER POSSIBILITIES****IF YOU ARE AN EXISTING EMPLOYEE, PLEASE CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK TO BE TAKEN TO THE INTERNAL CAREER SITE:****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)