Paddock Judge/identifier

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, fast-paced industry with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You’ll also work at a company that cares about your career growth and provides support 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 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

• Must be knowledgeable on rules and regulations of New Mexico Racing Commission
• Verifies horses are in proper paddock stalls according to race number and post position
• Verifies horses are wearing proper equipment for racing
• Ensures responsible trainer is in paddock to saddle the horse and prepare it for the race
• Ensures proper flow of horses entering and exiting paddock for safety of participants
• Makes announcements of pertinent information regarding races
• Constant communication with Stewards on scratches, changes, and up-to-date information on participants in races
• Ensures horses are lined up and ready to properly enter track for post parade according to scheduled post times
• Coordinates with other officials working in Paddock
• Must be available to work for any training, schooling, or racing hours
• Prior to races, checks the official Jockey Club lip tattoo in order to determine correct horse
• Responsible for checking other markings, symbols, and other items in order to establish correct horse is being identified
• Responsible for foal papers, Coggins test results
• This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; team members may also be asked to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Read, write legibly, understand, and speak English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word)
• 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 may also be required
• Ability to speak and understand Spanish is an asset
• Ability to apply common sense 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

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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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 work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Able to perform duties in all weather conditions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
• Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted secondhand tobacco smoke

Benefits

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