Seasonal Receiving Barn Attendant

Experience the fun of working in the entertainment industry at Canterbury Park - home to live horse racing every summer and year round action in our Card Casino, Racebook and Expo Center.

Canterbury Park offers competitive pay and benefits for FT & PT employees; including PT PTO and holiday premium pay. Employees also receive free live racing admission, perks of special events and a variety of local & Canterbury Park discounts.

Job Summary:

The Receiving Barn Attendant will assist the Paddock Judge in ensuring all horses arrive in the Receiving Barn in a timely manner and depart the Receiving Barn for their designated race. Responsible for supporting the Company’s mission, vision, and values by providing fun and games like no place else, and adheres to the Canterbury Way by focusing on our core values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead by example.
• Responsible for maintaining a high degree of hospitality, as well as a positive and professional demeanor at all times.
• Creates high levels of morale, fosters teamwork, inspires collaboration, and provides suggestions for growth to management.
• Assist grooms in determining their correct paddock bib number.
• Communicate with the Paddock Judge and Security team when any delays or safety issues arise.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often-challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to pass Canterbury Park’s pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check and verification of work history.
• Must be able to attain a Minnesota Racing Commission (MRC) license.

Working Conditions and Physical 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintain a flexible working schedule, which may include early mornings and weekends during the live racing season May – September.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and sit throughout the assigned shift.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Requires frequent wrist and hand use.

Canterbury Park is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer