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Assistant Starter Seasonal


Job Location:

Hobbs, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WERE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

Were always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment youll get to be a part of an exciting industry where the days and nights are fast paced. Youll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. Youll 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 individuals 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 benefitssuch as day-one medical coverage 401(k) matching and annual performance bonusmayvaryby time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

Click HEREto discover how we empower team members to grow thrive and advance in their careers.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.
SUMMARY
The main objective of the Assistant Starter is to secure as fair a start as possible for the betting public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Load and handle horses in the starting gate during the races.

Work in the mornings schooling unruly horses.

Teaching young horses the ways of the starting gate.

Assist the state veterinarian with injured horses and assist track maintenance by loading injured horses on the horse ambulance.

Assist EMT crew with injured riders.

May be called to the paddock to assist with unruly or injured horses.

Responsible for maintaining the gate.

Responsible for setting of the gate.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

QUALIFICATIONS

The job is extremely specialized and prior horse experience is required as well as being able to handle the heavy physical aspects of the position.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Must be able to count and do general addition and subtraction.

REASONING ABILITY

Must be able to anticipate how a horse may react in various situations.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

Must be eligible to hold a New Mexico Racing Commission license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position demands the employee to be on their feet during their shifts.Must be able to climb lift and be able to move quickly. They will be required to work until the last race has run.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work as a team player. Required to work in year round weather conditions.

STAY IN THE GAME. FOLLOW US.

Weve 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.

Were changing entertainment.Follow us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STARTING SALARY
$18.00 per hr

Required Experience:

Junior IC


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