Assistant Racing Secretary - Seasonal

Role summary

Assistant Racing Secretary - Seasonal is a role at Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway in Dayton, Ohio, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-01. Experience level: 2-5.

Job title

Assistant Racing Secretary - Seasonal

Company

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway

Location

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Administrative

Experience level

2-5

Date posted

2026-08-01

Job description

WE’RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We’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.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

Works with Racing Secretary to analyze official past performance records to create and arrange races between horses of equal experience and ability.

Confers with racing secretary to plan types of races to schedule and to determine purse for each race

Reviews application requesting permission to enter and train horse for competition

Accepts application and entrance fees from owners-trainers

Registers names of persons having financial interest in horse

Reviews racing information to be published in newspaper, racing form, and daily racing program

Assists Racing Secretary in overseeing other racing personnel. Records information regarding official racing result to keep file on each horse's ability

Observes race to study ability and form of horse, verifies selection of entries,

Acts as liaison with horsemen on racing related matters

Tracking the accounts of the drivers, trainers and owners receiving fees.

Disbursing fees to proper claimants.

Preparing and disbursing horseman’s checks and transfers.

Manage the bookkeeper office to ensure procedures are being followed.

Works directly with judges on all fine issues.

Reconcile all accounts associated with live racing and prepare W-9’s and statements for all accounts

Coordinate financial transactions with the Director of Racing and the Director of Finance as needed

Performs other duties as assigned

BRING US YOUR BEST.

Must be 21 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent

Read, write legibly, understand, and speak English

Minimum of 2 years administrative and accounting experience required

Must be proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Access, Word)

Must be licensed with United States Trotting Association

Must be licensed with Ohio Racing Commission

Horizon software experience preferred

Previous cash handling experience necessary

Commitment in confidentiality of information and records

Excellent problem solving and prioritization skills and highly organized

Demonstrated commitment/interest/experience in the racing industry preferred

Excellent written and verbal skills

Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy

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

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Being an industry leader means more than being a purveyor of fun. We are also committed to values like diversity and sustainability — for our community, our team members, our vendors, and our planet.

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Equal Opportunity Employer