Track Superintendent-Ex

Track Superintendent – Ex

Requisition

Location:

Henderson, KY, US 42420

Property:
Ellis Park Racing & Gaming

Churchill Downs Racetrack ("CDRT") is the world’s most legendary racetrack and has been the home of The Kentucky Derby since 1875. Located in Louisville, CDRT features themed race days during Derby Week, conducts thoroughbred horse racing on a one‑mile dirt track and a 7/8‑mile turf track, and maintains an 175‑acre facility with stabling areas for 1,400 horses, a 114‑room dormitory for backstretch personnel, and a year‑round simulcast wagering facility.

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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!

• Determine priorities, projects, and tasks needed to ensure continuous care, maintenance, and operating excellence of racetrack surfaces and other areas as required.
• Ensure all racing surfaces are safe and compliant for horse racing activities—procure proper materials, apply them correctly, and manage watering, grading, and preparation.
• Maintain the main dirt track and turf track in optimal conditions, harrowing, watering, rolling, and floating between races and training sessions.
• Monitor and document composition level, depth of surface, and cushion of the tracks as applicable.
• Track moisture content and irrigation of the turf track and watering 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 HISA accreditation standards.
• Propose, plan, and implement innovative methods and tactics designed to improve operations, minimize costs, and maximize the 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 issues as advised.
• Assist with leadership efforts to build and cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce.

• Lead through staffing, training, and performance management.
• Oversee and coordinate the workflow of assigned staff to ensure projects are completed in a timely and quality manner.

• Complete understanding of track management and HISA accreditation standards.
• Experience driving a tractor, truck, grader, loader, skid steers, water truck, track harrows and conditioners, commercial equipment, and associated equipment dealing with racetrack soil.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or equivalent applications and other applicable computer programs.
• Must be able to formulate and…