ASSISTANT STARTER

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races•Charles Town, WV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The main objective of the Assistant Starter is to ensure all horses are loaded into the starting gate safely and to secure as fair a start as possible for the betting public. This role is part of an exciting industry where the days and nights are fast paced. The company cares about career growth and provides support to expand possibilities. The position is within a competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to local policy and increases with length of employment.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
Obtain and maintain a license by the WV Racing Commission and/or WV Lottery as may be required for this position for every year of employment.
The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
The employee must be able to move quickly.
The employee frequently is required to climb or balance.
The employee is occasionally required to sit; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
This position demands the employee to be on their feet during their shifts.
Must be able to work as a team player.
Required to work in year round weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Load and handle horses in the starting gate during the races.
Work in the mornings schooling unruly horses.
Teaching young horses the ways of the starting gate.
Assist the state veterinarian with injured horses and assist track maintenance by loading injured horses on the horse ambulance.
Assist EMT crew with injured riders.
May be called to the paddock to assist with unruly or injured horses.
Responsible for maintaining the gate.
Responsible for setting of the gate.