Racing Valet

Zia Park Casino; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PENN Entertainment in Hobbs, NM is seeking a Racing Valet to ensure horses and jockeys are prepared for each race. You will saddle horses, prep equipment, and help with attire, while representing the company at meetings and events.

The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, 0–6 months experience with horses, English fluency, basic math, and the ability to obtain a state Gaming/Racing license. Multilingual candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• 0–6 months of experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience working with horses.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Multilingual, preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Must qualify for a state Gaming/Racing license and meet credentialing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and secure jockeys, equipment for each race.
• Ensure horses are saddled properly.
• Prepare jockey equipment before each race.
• Ensure jockey attire for each race.
• Assist jockey in unsaddling horses.
• Provide professional representation at internal and external meetings and events.
• Demonstrate abilities to meet performance expectations in key competencies.
• Ensure guest interactions follow customer service guidelines.
• Adhere to Corporate and local policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.

Skills

Horse handling

English proficiency

Customer service

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’re always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you’ll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You’ll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits—such as day‑one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus—may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

• The Racing Valet is responsible for ensuring that the Jockeys, Jockey equipment, and attire are prepared and secured for each race in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that horses are saddled properly.
• Prepare jockey equipment prior to each race.
• Ensure that jockey is properly attired for each race.
• Assist jockey in unsaddling of horses.
• Provide professional representation at internal and external meetings and events.
• Demonstrate abilities to meet performance expectations with Communications, initiative/Problem Solving, Guest Service/interpersonal Relations, Work Habits and Conduct, and Responsible Gaming/Business Ethics.
• Ensure interactions with internal and external guests follow the guidelines of the customer service program.
• Adhere to all Corporate and local policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High School Diploma/GED; 0-6 months of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have experience working with and around horses, not necessarily as a Valet.
• Answer routine questions from co-workers.
• Lead completion of daily tasks within the department or work unit.
• Interact with others when necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules.
• Multilingual, preferred.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must qualify for a state Gaming/Racing license and meet any credentialing requirements.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Walking 90% of the time.
• Standing 10% of the time.
• Bending and lifting 75% of the time.
• Climbing up heights in excess of 10-12 feet.
• Lifting/moving maximum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to see 20/20, color, and/or peripherally.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• This is a smoking environment in guest areas and a non-smoking, with the exception of designated areas, employee environment.
• Must be able to work in various weather conditions.
• Moderate Noise Level.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

We’ve grown to become the leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences thanks to our 43 destinations across North America, online sports betting and iCasino via theScore Bet Sportsbook and Casino.

Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY

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