Racing Intern
Prairie Meadows
Racing Intern
Prairie Meadows
Posted 3 months ago
Internship
Altoona, Iowa
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The intern will assist with daily horse racing and track operations, including race day preparation, administrative tasks, and track maintenance. They will also participate in structured learning activities and complete a horse racing operations business project.
Qualifications
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino is looking for a Horse Racing & Track Operations Intern! This role is perfect for students or recent graduates in sports management, equine studies, business, agriculture, event operations, or hospitality. Key skills include strong communication, teamwork, and a willingness to learn in a hands-on environment, with a flexible schedule.
Job Description
Location: Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino
Duration: 10–12 Weeks
Schedule: Must be flexible with racing schedule, including evenings/weekends/holidays
Pay: $16.50/hr
Position Overview:
Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino is seeking a motivated and hands-on Horse Racing & Track Operations Intern to join our structured internship program. This internship provides real-world experience in live horse racing operations, track maintenance, racing office administration, and parimutuel/simulcast racing within a fast-paced casino and racing environment.
The intern will work closely with racing leadership and gain exposure to race day operations, track maintenance, racing coordination, horsemen relations, and regulatory compliance while learning how racing operations support the overall entertainment and business experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for students interested in sports management, equine studies, business, agriculture, event operations, or hospitality.
What You Will Do
- Assist with daily horse racing and track operations
- Observe race day preparation and coordination
- Support racing office administrative tasks
- Learn parimutuel/simulcast racing operations and scheduling
- Observe horsemen and trainer coordination
- Assist with track maintenance operations and preparation
- Support race day setup and operational workflow
- Attend racing meetings and operational briefings
- Participate in structured learning and mentoring activities
- Complete a horse racing operations business challenge project
What You Will Learn
- Horse racing operations and race day coordination
- Track maintenance and preparation procedures
- Parimutuel/Simulcast racing operations
- Racing office and horsemen relations
- Event and operational planning
- Regulatory and safety compliance in racing
- Team coordination and operational leadership
- Business operations in the racing and gaming industry
Qualifications
- Pursuing/graduated with a degree in Sports Management, Equine Studies, Agriculture, Business, Hospitality, or related field
- Interest in horse racing or sports/event operations
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to work outdoors and in a hands-on environment
- Professional attitude and willingness to learn
- Flexible schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays
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