Racing Operations & Handicapping Specialist

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment is seeking a qualified professional to support racing operations and weight handicapping at our Hobbs, NM location. The role involves coordinating schedules, reviewing performance data, and ensuring eligibility for entries and races.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree or equivalent with strong analytical and reporting skills, able to collaborate with track management and racing officials. This position requires adherence to licensing rules and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent, or four to ten years related experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business materials and regulations.
• Ability to write reports and present information to groups.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Racing Secretary in planning racing schedules and assigning handicapped weights.
• Analyzes workout and past performance records to arrange races fairly.
• Handicaps horses by weight based on age, sex, earnings, and distances.
• Plans race types and purses with track management.
• Reviews entry requests and confirms eligibility.
• Manages entry fees and ownership records.
• Prepares and reviews racing information for newspapers and programs.
• Directs staff handling racing information and stable space.
• Records racing results and ownership changes for archival.
• Monitors race entries to verify eligibility.

Skills

Reading regulatory materials

Report writing & presenting

Probability & statistics

Understanding fractions/percentages/du

Problem solving in variable scenarios

Education

Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent

Job description

PENN Entertainment is seeking a qualified professional to support racing operations and weight handicapping at our Hobbs, NM location. The role involves coordinating schedules, reviewing performance data, and ensuring eligibility for entries and races.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree or equivalent with strong analytical and reporting skills, able to collaborate with track management and racing officials. This position requires adherence to licensing rules and safety procedures.