Washington, PA — Penn National Gaming has thrilled and entertained guests since 1971 when it all began as a horse racing venue. From a single racetrack, we have grown to be one of the nation’s largest gaming companies, operating properties that offer broad and diverse gaming and pari-mutuel wagering experiences. PENN is dedicated to becoming the undisputed leader in guest service by offering a Red-Carpet experience for each and every guest.

Your daily responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Must assist with all morning work in Racing Secretary’s office. This work includes driver changes, producing the next day’s program, getting entries filled, and getting the overnight completed and distributed for the following race day
• Must act, at times, as the Running Numbers Clerk. These duties include observing races from start to finish and posting running numbers for the video production.
• Must act, at times, as Paddock Judge. These duties include observing the horses in the paddock prior to the running of a race, to ensure the horses are wearing the proper equipment for racing; also ensures a responsible trainer or groom is in the paddock to care for the horse and prepare it for the race. The Paddock Judge is also involved in making sure drivers are fulfilling their duties and is a direct conduit between the Judges and the paddock. Candidate must have proper accreditation or approval if necessary, for this position.
• Must act, at times, as Race Charter/Clerk of Course. These duties include being responsible for watching races and charting horses’ positions, times, and performance throughout the race. Candidate must have proper accreditation or approval if necessary, for this position.
• Must act, at times, as the Starting Gate Driver. These duties include driving the gate during live races and during qualifier races. Candidate must have proper accreditation or approval if necessary, for this position.
• Must act, at times, as Claim Clerk. These duties include verifying the person making the claim is in good standing with the License Clerk and Bookkeeping offices. Once the claim is verified the Claims Clerk ensures the appropriate person receives the claim slip. In the event there are more than one claim, the Claims Clerk makes sure each party has a fair chance at the claim
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of the Pennsylvania rules of racing
• Must have outstanding customer services skills

To be successful in this position it will require the following skill set:

• Must be 21 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Read, write legibly, understand, and speak English
• Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word)
• Must have held a Standardbred Racing License for a minimum of three years
• Must know how to read a Condition Book
• Must be able to obtain a Pennsylvania Racing Commission license
• Excellent customer service/communication skills
• Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy
• Must be able to respond to visual and oral cues
• Able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment and willing to work weekends and holidays
• Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry, and lift to 25 lbs., and the 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

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Something to leave you with; if you’re truly committed to a red-carpet service culture, then you need a team that is just as dedicated in pursuing that vision. Penn National Gaming is the place where we empower our cast members to deliver that WOW factor to our guests and in turn, we will provide them an opportunity to build an “A” list career portfolio. You will soon understand why “It’s Good to Be PENN!”