Paddock Operations Specialist – Horse Racing

Mohegan Sun; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre, PA, is looking for seasonal racetrack team members. You will assist horsemen and horses, handle saddles and head numbers, and respond to equipment emergencies while delivering excellent guest service.

The role requires some college or tech training and knowledge of racing procedures and horses; outdoor work is involved, with lifting up to 25 lbs and availability for all racing hours.

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 regularly move up to 25lbs.

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

Familiar with horses

Knowledge of racing procedures

Guest service

Education

Some college or tech school preferred

Job description

Mohegan Sun Pocono in Wilkes-Barre, PA, is looking for seasonal racetrack team members. You will assist horsemen and horses, handle saddles and head numbers, and respond to equipment emergencies while delivering excellent guest service.

The role requires some college or tech training and knowledge of racing procedures and horses; outdoor work is involved, with lifting up to 25 lbs and availability for all racing hours.