Seasonal Photo Finish

Company: Canterbury Park
Location: Shakopee
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job Description:

DescriptionExperience 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 photo finish operator and timer shall determine the official time of each race and shall verify the race time recorded by the racetrack's electric timing device. Should the timing device malfunctions, the time shown on the watch of the timer shall be the official time of the race. Additionally, the job entails operating the photo finish system to ensure the proper order of finishers is posted in each race by the Placing Judges. 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:

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• 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.
  
• Operating photo finish and timing equipment during racing
  
• Using a stopwatch to hand time the race simultaneously in the event of a timing malfunction.
  
• Troubleshoot photo finish equipment malfunctions with the assistance of the vendor.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  Required Qualifications:
  

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  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
    
  • At least One (1) year of experience as a Photo Finish Operator and/or Timer
    
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
    
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
    
  • Ability to maintain a calm, composed presence in an often challenging environment where multiple tasks and events may occur simultaneously.
    
  • The highest of moral integrity and a strong work ethic.
    
  • 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.
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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    • None
      
      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.
      
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      • Maintain a flexible working schedule, which may include nights and weekends during the live race 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
        
        

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