Racing Valet
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Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack
Hobbs, NM, US
Summary
The Racing Valet is responsible for preparing and securing jockey equipment and attire for each race while ensuring horses are saddled properly. They also assist jockeys with unsaddling and maintain professional standards during internal and external events.
Job Description
WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.
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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WE LOVE OUR WORK.
- The Racing Valet is responsible for ensuring that the Jockeys, Jockey equipment, and attire are prepared and secured for each race in a timely and efficient manner. - Ensure that horses are saddled properly. - Prepare jockey equipment prior to each race. - Ensure that jockey is properly attired for each race. - Assist jockey in unsaddling of horses . - Provide professional representation at internal and external meetings and events. - Demonstrate abilities to meet performance expectations with Communications, initiative/Problem Solving, Guest Service/interpersonal Relations, Work Habits and Conduct, and Responsible Gaming/Business Ethics. - Ensure interactions with internal and external guests follow the guidelines of the customer service program. - Adhere to all Corporate and local policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.
BRING US YOUR BEST.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - High School Diploma/GED; 0-6 months of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. - Must have experience working with and around horses, not necessarily as a Valet. - Answer routine questions from co-workers. - Lead completion of daily tasks within the department or work unit. - interact with others when necessary to achieve desired outcomes. - Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English. - Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests. - Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules. - Multilingual, preferred. - Must have the ability to perform basic math skills. - Must qualify for a state Gaming/Racing license and meet any credentialing 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 will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Walking 90% of the time. - Standing 10% of the time. - Bending and lifting 75% of the time. - Climbing up heights in excess of 10-12 feet. - Lifting/moving maximum of 25 lbs. - Ability to see 20/20, color, and/or peripherally. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - This is a smoking environment in guest areas and a non-smoking, with the exception of designated areas, employee environment. - Must be able to work in various weather conditions. - Moderate Noise Level.
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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 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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Equal Opportunity Employer
STARTING SALARY
20.00
About US
Zia Park Casino, Hotel & Racetrack offers a variety of entertainment options including 750 of the hottest slots, the newest electronic table games, casual and fine dining options, live racing in the fall and simulcast racing year round all just mere steps away from our super comfortable 154 room hotel.
Whenever you play your favorite slots, be sure to use your Marquee Rewards® card. It’s your key to earning great benefits. For your dining pleasure, Zia Park Casino, Hotel & Racetrack offers an array of choices from fine dining at the Centennial Steakhouse, to a quick bite at The Turf Club Restaurant or the Starting Gate Bar & Grill. Plus, catch all your favorite big-time sports action on our flat screen TVs.
Zia Park Casino, Hotel & Racetrack is one of many properties owned and operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc., the nation’s third largest gaming company. For more information on Penn National Gaming, Inc., visit www.pngaming.com.
We support responsible gaming. Must be 21 to gamble. Call the Gambling Crisis Hotline at 800-572-1142.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Entertainment
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Hobbs, New Mexico
About US
Zia Park Casino, Hotel & Racetrack offers a variety of entertainment options including 750 of the hottest slots, the newest electronic table games, casual and fine dining options, live racing in the fall and simulcast racing year round all just mere steps away from our super comfortable 154 room hotel.
Whenever you play your favorite slots, be sure to use your Marquee Rewards® card. It’s your key to earning great benefits. For your dining pleasure, Zia Park Casino, Hotel & Racetrack offers an array of choices from fine dining at the Centennial Steakhouse, to a quick bite at The Turf Club Restaurant or the Starting Gate Bar & Grill. Plus, catch all your favorite big-time sports action on our flat screen TVs.
Zia Park Casino, Hotel & Racetrack is one of many properties owned and operated by Penn National Gaming, Inc., the nation’s third largest gaming company. For more information on Penn National Gaming, Inc., visit www.pngaming.com.
We support responsible gaming. Must be 21 to gamble. Call the Gambling Crisis Hotline at 800-572-1142.
Company size
501-1,000 employees
Industry
Entertainment
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Hobbs, New Mexico