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PENN Entertainment, Inc.

Racing Official

Youngstown, OH · On-site

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Must act, at times as Paddock Judge. These duties include verifying that a published workout is in the program or announced if not available by press time, observing the horses in the paddock prior ...

Lone Star Park

Claims Clerk

Grand Prairie, TX · On-site

Assists Paddock Judge between claiming races * Other duties as assigned. Education: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and 1 years related experience and/or training; or ...

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What is a paddock judge?

A Paddock Judge is responsible for overseeing the horse paddock area before a race, ensuring that all horses, jockeys, and equipment comply with racing regulations. They verify horse identifications, check equipment for safety and rule compliance, and monitor the behavior of horses and handlers. The Paddock Judge also helps maintain order and communicates with race officials regarding any concerns. Their role is essential to ensuring fair and safe racing conditions.

What are the main responsibilities of a paddock judge during a race day?

As a Paddock Judge, your primary responsibilities include verifying horse and jockey identities, ensuring all horses and equipment comply with regulations, monitoring horse and handler conduct, and reporting any irregularities to stewards. You collaborate closely with trainers, owners, and race officials to facilitate a smooth pre-race process and help maintain the fairness and integrity of the event. The role often requires standing for extended periods in the paddock area and maintaining acute attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. This vital position is essential to the safe and orderly conduct of any horse racing event.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a paddock judge, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Paddock Judge, you need a solid understanding of horse racing regulations, equine behavior, and race event protocols, typically grounded in prior experience or specialized training in the racing industry. Familiarity with race day documentation systems, paddock equipment, and basic safety and identification tools is important. Keen observation, effective communication, and strong decision-making abilities are essential soft skills for this role. These skills ensure the accurate oversight of horses, enforcement of rules, and smooth coordination with trainers, owners, and racing officials.

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Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack

Hobbs, NM • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Introduction...

OverviewWe’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.

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

Responsibilities

  • The following and other duties may be assigned as necessary:
  • Must be knowledgeable on rules and regulations of New Mexico Racing Commission
  • Verifies horses are in proper paddock stalls according to race number and post position
  • Verifies horses are wearing proper equipment for racing
  • Ensures responsible trainer is in paddock to saddle the horse and prepare it for the race
  • Ensures proper flow of horses entering and exiting paddock for safety of participants
  • Makes announcements of pertinent information regarding races 
  • Constant communication with Stewards on scratches, changes and up to date information on participants in races
  • Ensures horses are lined up and ready to properly to enter track for post parade according to scheduled post times
  • Coordinates with other officials working in Paddock
  • Must be available to work for any training, schooling or racing hours
  • Prior to races checks the official Jockey Club lip tattoo in order to determine correct horse.
  • Responsible for checking other markings, symbols and other items in order to establish correct horse is being identified.
  • Responsible for foal papers, coggins test results
  • Must be available to work for any training, schooling or racing hours.
  • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and team members may also be asked to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned. 

RequirementsTo 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be at least 18 years of age.

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Read, write legibly, understand and speak English
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word)
  • Excellent customer service/communication skills
  • Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to read and communicate verbally in English. Written communication skills in English may also be required. Ability to speak and understand Spanish is an asset.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Employee must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.
Physical Demands
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision. The employee must regularly lift, push, pull and/or move up to 75 pounds and have 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.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Able to perform duties in all weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Employee could be exposed to an environment containing unrestricted second hand tobacco smoke.

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