Paddock Crew (Summer 2026) in Kent

Colonial Downs Group (CDG) is owned and operated by Churchill Downs Incorporated and consists of several different brands across

Virginia: Colonial Downs Racetrack, Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, Rosie’s Game Room, and Virginia Horseplay.

CDG is an inclusive and fun place to work.

We celebrate unique approaches and points of view.

We believe diversity is a mindset that drives excellence.

We’re always learning, evolving, and growing.

We innovate through mutual respect of ideas and collaboration.

This allows us to build a common language that inspires our team members and propels us toward the achievement of our vision.

JOB SUMMARY

Paddock Crew team members are responsible for maintaining and preparing the saddling paddock and surrounding racing facilities to support safe, efficient live racing operations and deliver a world-class racing experience for guests.

This is a seasonal position for the Summer race meet at Colonial Downs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general maintenance and upkeep of the saddling paddock, winner’s circle, track, barn areas, and surrounding facilities.
• Maintenance duties may include raking, mowing, stall mucking, string trimming, weed removal, garbage removal, and general area beautification.
• Ensures ice, water, and hoses are available and properly staged throughout live racing hours.
• Assists with set-up and breakdown of paddock areas in support of live racing operations.
• Remains calm and professional while working around multiple horses and people in confined areas.
• Provides professional and courteous service to internal and external guests, demonstrating Company service standards at all times.
• Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information in accordance with Company policies and state regulations.
• Adheres to all safety procedures, Company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Resolves issues within the scope of authority and escalates matters beyond that scope to the supervisor.
• Keeps supervisor informed of relevant activities, concerns, or safety issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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• REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Ability to follow instructions precisely, particularly in safety-sensitive situations.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively around horses in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic maintenance, groundskeeping, or housekeeping skills.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to safety.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Availability to work the entire race meet at Colonial Downs (June 25th through September 7th) strongly preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior maintenance, groundskeeping, or housekeeping experience preferred.
• Experience working with or around horses highly preferred.
• Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Virginia Racing Commission license.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with a minimum of three (3) years driving experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

• The Team Member will be required to stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, equipment, or animals; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The Team Member may be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The Team Member may be required to work long hours, including early mornings, nights, weekends, holidays, and all live race days.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The work environment includes both indoor and outdoor conditions, exposure to varying weather, animals, and crowds associated with live racing operations.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.