Track Superintendent-Ex

Churchill Downs Racetrack (“CDRT”), the world’s most legendary racetrack, has been the home of The Kentucky Derby, the longest continually held annual sporting event in the United States, since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features a series of themed race days during Derby Week, including the Kentucky Oaks, and conducts Thoroughbred horse racing during three race meets in the Spring, September and Fall.

CDRT is located on 175 acres and has a one‑mile dirt track, a 7/8‑mile turf track, a stabling area, and provides seating for approximately 60,000 guests. The stable area has barns sufficient to accommodate 1,400 horses and a 114‑room dormitory for backstretch personnel. CDRT also has a year‑round simulcast wagering facility.

Get your career on track with Ellis Entertainment! Part of the Churchill Downs, Inc. family, Ellis Entertainment is located in Henderson, Ky. We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and excellent benefits. The Track Superintendent directly interacts with Company leadership, owners, trainers, and other stakeholders to ensure the operational excellence of racetrack surfaces at Ellis Entertainment. Join the fun and apply TODAY!

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive but a general illustration. It may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities deemed necessary.

• Determine priorities, projects, and tasks needed to ensure continuous care, maintenance, and operating excellence of racetrack surfaces and other areas as required.
• Ensure that all racing surfaces are safe and compliant for horse racing activities. This includes procuring proper materials for the track surfaces, correctly applying those materials, and properly watering, grading, and preparing all track surfaces.
• Maintain the main dirt track and turf track in optimal conditions. Harrows, waters, rolls, and floats track between races and as needed for equine training sessions.
• Monitors and documents composition level, depth of surface, and cushion of the tracks as applicable.
• Monitors and documents the moisture content and irrigation of the turf track and watering and moisture content of the dirt track.
• Document protocols utilized to manage, test, and ensure preventative and ongoing maintenance of all racing surfaces.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and compliance per the Horse racing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA).
• Actively participate in track policies and processes designed to uphold standards and practices that support equine safety, including all Horse racing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) accreditation standards.
• Propose, plan, and implement innovative methods and tactics designed to improve operations, minimize costs, and maximize use of materials and assets.
• Collaborate with leadership to define and determine capital projects, budgets, and other priorities related to track management and equine safety.
• Procure tools, equipment, supplies, and other essential items in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
• Operate and maintain all equipment (tractors, loaders, graders, etc.) necessary to prepare dirt and turf surfaces for racing and training.
• Hire, train, and develop team members to build cross‑functional knowledge of operational processes, industry standards, emerging technologies, and strategies.
• Consistently assess the skill levels of new hires in accordance with job classifications and skill requirements.
• Collaborate with the Director of Racing, Racing Secretary, and other leadership as necessary to finalize decisions related to track operations (race card, surface, etc.).
• Comply with local, state, and federal regulations pertaining to hours, breaks, working conditions, safety, and other protections as required.
• Understand and effectively articulate the Company’s position on gaming, medication, testing, betting, and other…