Assistant Racing Secretary

We are hiring for the position of Assistant Racing Secretary for our 2025 Racing Season starting May 2025. This critical role requires a highly organized and detail-oriented individual who is passionate about the racing industry. The Assistant Racing Secretary will:
• Supervise racing officials and ensure accurate eligibility and weight assignments for each entrant.
• Maintain a statistical summary of all races listed in the condition book.
• Assist the Racing Secretary in all tasks and coordinate with horsemen entering races.
• Oversee racing staff in the absence of the Racing Secretary.
• Help coordinate stakes races and perform additional duties as assigned.
If you or someone you know has the experience and enthusiasm to take on this exciting role, we encourage you to apply!

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Candidate will supervise officials, confirm eligibility and determine correct assigned weight of each entrant, maintain statistical summary of all races offered in condition book. Candidate must assist Racing Secretary and perform all tasks assigned by Racing Secretary.  Candidate must be able to coordinate all stakes and assist horsemen entering races.  Candidate must supervise all racing staff in the absence of the Racing Secretary.  Candidate will perform all other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must have knowledge of rules and regulations of thoroughbred horse racing.  Candidate must have knowledge of the PA Rules of Racing.  Candidate must be able to work flexible hours. Candidate is required to be able to obtain/maintain a Pennsylvania Racing License.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: High School Diploma or equivalent and/or 7 years’ experience in thoroughbred racing.  Computer knowledge handicapping skills, public speaking experience, racing office experience required.