Seasonal Turf Crew

Experience the fun of working in the entertainment industry at Canterbury Park—home to live horse racing every summer and year-round action in our Card Casino, Racebook, and Expo Center. Our team members enjoy paid time off, floating holidays, and holiday premium pay. For eligible team members, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; robust wellness programs designed to promote overall health and well-being; and much more. Additional perks include free admission to live racing events, exclusive access to special event privileges, and a wide variety of discounts at local businesses and throughout Canterbury Park.

About the role

The primary responsibility for this position is to assist the Track Lead in maintaining a safe racing surface on the turf track. Responsible for supporting the Company’s mission, vision, and values by providing an unparalleled experience of fun and entertainment.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example.
• Maintain a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Create high levels of morale, foster teamwork, inspire collaboration, delegate effectively, and coach and mentor direct reports for growth opportunities.
• Fill divots on the turf track.
• Open gaps in rails, use turf boards under starting gate, and assist the Starter, assistant starters, and outriders to perform turf races.
• Irrigate turf track, infield, and festival site using hoses and water reels.
• Help other departments as necessary, including housekeeping, turf equipment operators, and grounds.
• Perform other duties as instructed.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age or older.
• On-the-job training or past related jobs.
• Must be able to attain an MRC license.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.

Working Conditions and Physical 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in an outdoor setting under all weather conditions.
• Flexibility of schedule is required. Available to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays during the live racing season (May–September).
• Use of ladders up to 12 ft.
• Requires frequent wrist or hand use.
• Able to lift and work with 50 lb loads for 4 hours.
• Able to climb 5 flights of stairs.
• The ability to work with the racing department, horsemen, vets, and other crews.

Benefits

• Paid time off, floating holidays, and holiday premium pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible team members, including:
  • Life, critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Robust wellness programs designed to promote overall health and well-being.
• Free admission to live racing events.
• Exclusive access to special event privileges.
• Wide variety of discounts at local businesses and throughout Canterbury Park.

Schedule

Live racing season (May–September), with availability required for days, nights, weekends, and holidays.