Paddock Assistant: Racing Support & Horse Care

Downs Racing, LP; Fox Hill (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Downs Racing, LP is seeking help at the racetrack to assist horsemen and horses throughout the racing day. Responsibilities include handling saddle pads and head numbers, opening paddock gates, and responding to equipment emergencies, while ensuring excellent guest service.

Flexibility to work all racing hours and qualifiers is required, with other tasks assigned as needed. The position is seasonal and weather exposure is expected.

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.

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

Familiarity with horses

Education

Some college or tech school preferred

Job description

Downs Racing, LP is seeking help at the racetrack to assist horsemen and horses throughout the racing day. Responsibilities include handling saddle pads and head numbers, opening paddock gates, and responding to equipment emergencies, while ensuring excellent guest service.

Flexibility to work all racing hours and qualifiers is required, with other tasks assigned as needed. The position is seasonal and weather exposure is expected.