Senior Racing Steward & Compliance Lead

Hollywood Gaming Mahoning Valley Race Course; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course is seeking a qualified racing steward in Ohio to enforce rules, make integrity-based decisions, and oversee licensing for participants. The role requires accreditation, substantial racing experience, sharp judgment, and a commitment to ethical conduct.

The position emphasizes adherence to state regulations, collaboration with track management and law enforcement, and ensuring fair and compliant racing operations throughout race meetings.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Judge Accreditation School approved by the Ohio State Racing Commission.
• Minimum 3 years as steward, racing secretary, assistant racing secretary, starter, placing judge, patrol judge or clerk of scales; or 5 years racing-related experience including observer duties in the stewards stand (≥30 days).
• 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20 with ability to distinguish colors.
• Extensive knowledge of racing rules, penalties, wagering protocols, budgets and policy recommendations.
• High ethical standards, honesty and integrity are essential.
• Strong initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Polite, courteous, and cooperative in communication with others.

Responsibilities

• Interprets/enforces Ohio State racing commission administrative rules.
• Makes decisions not specifically covered by code to insure the integrity of pari‑mutuel racing/wagering.
• Authority over all horses and persons on association grounds during a race meeting.
• Reviews alleged violations; issues rulings and may levy fines/suspensions and/or make recommendations to OSRC.
• Reviews license applications; interviews applicants; assesses ability to be licensed.
• Advises track management and coordinates with law enforcement, licensees and the public on racing codes.
• Observes live races/replays; determines interference and may adjust race results if warranted.
• Monitors wagering patterns; may cancel wagering if irregularities are found.
• Works with veterinarians; handles test results and communicates with trainers about positives.
• Not all duties listed; may perform other reasonable related tasks; company reserves right to revise duties.

Skills

Judicial accreditation

Racing steward experience

20/20 vision

Public speaking

Ethical conduct

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Education

Judge accreditation program

Job description

Hollywood Gaming at Mahoning Valley Race Course is seeking a qualified racing steward in Ohio to enforce rules, make integrity-based decisions, and oversee licensing for participants. The role requires accreditation, substantial racing experience, sharp judgment, and a commitment to ethical conduct.

The position emphasizes adherence to state regulations, collaboration with track management and law enforcement, and ensuring fair and compliant racing operations throughout race meetings.