What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Turf Crew position at 2023 CP Brand?
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 an attractive benefits package for part-time team members. Our team members enjoy paid time off, floating holidays and holiday premium pay. For eligible team members, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes life, critical illness, accident and hospital indemnity insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching; robust wellness programs designed to promote overall health and well-being; and much more. Additional exciting perks include free admission to live racing events, exclusive access to special event privileges, and a wide variety of discounts at local businesses and throughout Canterbury Park. These benefits are carefully designed to not only enhance your experience at work but also contribute to a vibrant and rewarding lifestyle in the community.
Job Summary:
The primary responsibility for this position is to assist the Track Lead in maintaining a safe racing surface on the turf track. Responsible for supporting the Companies 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, delegates effectively and coaches and mentors direct reports for growth opportunities.
- Fill divots on the turf track.
- Open gaps in rails, using turf boards under starting gate and assist Starter, assistant starters and outriders to perform turf races.
- Irrigate turf track, infield and festival site using hoses and water reels.
- Help other departments as necessary including housekeeping, turf equipment operators and grounds.
- Perform other duties as instructed.
Required Qualifications:
- At least 16 years of age or older
- On the job training/past jobs related
- Must be able to attain an MRC license. Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Have the able to work independently
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.
- While performing the essential functions of this job, this position must be able to work in an outdoor setting under all weather conditions.
- Flexibility of schedule is required. Available to work days, nights, weekends and holidays during the live racing season (May-September).
- Use of ladders up to 12 ft.
- Requires frequent wrist or hand use
- Able to lift and work with 50lb loads for 4 hours.
- Able to climb 5 flights of stairs.
The ability to work with racing department, horsemen, vets and other crews.
Canterbury Park is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer
