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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.

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- Adheres to all departmental and property policies and procedures regarding guest service standards. - Performs a variety of assigned staff duties related to the handling, guiding, and loading of horses into the starting gate; supports the Starter in setting timely race starts and conducts and/or participates in schooling horses. - instructs and familiarizes young horses with the gate to break in and school horses on the starters list; assists Starter and Trainers with schooling of horses during morning training. - Numbers gate and makes equipment changes on the horse; handles horses for each race and assists in loading horses that pull up during and after the race. - Performs preventative maintenance and/or repair the starting gate as directed; assists in aligning horses before gate open. - Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the field of racing. - Performs all other related and compatible duties as assigned. - Maintains strict confidentiality in all company matters.

- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required. - Experience saddling and handling horses required; racing experience preferred. - Must have effective written and verbal communication skills; must be able to speak and understand English. - Knowledge of operations, services, and activities of a starting race and schooling horses preferred. - Must be available to work a flexible schedule.

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 ESPN BET™ and 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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