Harlow's Casino Resort and Spa is looking for a Gate Crew member to join our Racing Team. In this hands-on role, you will play a key part in preparing horses and ensuring a safe, fair start for every race. You’ll keep race day running smoothly through direct work with horses and gate operations.
What You'll Do
- School horses in the morning.
- Set up the starting gate for each race and ensure the best start possible.
- Teach and familiarize young horses with the gate to break and school horses on the starter’s list.
- Set gate on track and be responsible for numbers on gate.
- Rake tire tracks before and after the race.
- Follow proper procedures for getting gate on and off track each race.
- Move starting stands to each starting distance.
- Make equipment changes on the horse.
- Load and handle horses for each race.
- Assist in loading horses that pull up during and after the race.
- Contribute to the Racing Department team by overseeing and accomplishing all other duties as assigned.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Hard working and motivated ability to work in a team environment.
- Previous experience in either riding or handling horses.
- Previous starting gate experience.
- Knowledge of related PA Racing Rules.
- Ability to obtain/maintain a Pennsylvania Racing License.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health insurance (including Vision and Dental) effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment for regular FT Team Members.
- Accrual of Paid Time Off for FT and PT.
- 401k with Company Match – 100% vested at sign up.
- Company Stock Purchase Plan.
- Team Member Engagement.
- Team Member Referral Plan.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position located in Erie, PA.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. We are an equal opportunity employer.
