Outrider

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Promotes safety for personnel, guests and horses at the Zia Park Racetrack by performing the following duties:
  • Enforces the Racing Commission Rules of Racing while on the racetrack, writing reports of all violations that take place while on duty.
  • Arrives on sound trained horse at the appointed time to lead procession of horses in post-position order to starting gate.
  • Leads or trails the post parade of each live race, keeping horses in line for the parade and releasing them for "warm up" before the race.
  • If requested, arrives on suitable pony ready for work at the appointed time for opening the track for training during training hours.
  • Rides after runaway horse to aid rider to regain control.
  • Catches any loose horses on the track while on duty.
  • Diverts riders from competitor involved in accident on racetrack.
  • Assists horse ambulance workers to remove injured horse from track.
  • Must be available to work for any training or racing hours.
  • Grooms and cares for own horse.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Racing Commission Rules of Racing policies and applicable laws, including addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Directly supervises all riders/pony personnel while they are on the track.
• Performs other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be an experienced rider and have a pony rider license.
• Must be able to catch loose or troubled horses while maintaining control of the pony being ridden.
• Must be knowledgeable of the Rules of Racing.
• Must qualify for an Outrider’s license with Racing Commission.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and communicate verbally in English; written communication skills in English may also be required.
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish is an asset.
• Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state, and local regulations.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to catch loose or troubled horses while maintaining control of the pony being ridden.
• Regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Requires close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.
• Must regularly lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop, stack, crouch, kneel, and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke.

Benefits

• Day-one medical coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Paid time off earned according to local policy, increasing with length of employment.
• Wellness programs supporting financial, physical, and mental well-being.