Assistant Starter

Boyd Gaming • Vinton, LA

13h

About The Position

Responsible for loading horses into the starting gates prior to races and assisting with scheduling and supervising horse schooling. The role also helps identify horses that are unruly in the starting gates and ensures they are schooled before racing again.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be a skilled horse handler.
• Must be able to work with horsemen and give directions.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must be physically agile and able to stand and walk, climb, reach, lift, bend, and work outside in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain any necessary licenses and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in a similar position is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load horses into the starting gates.
• Assist with scheduling and supervising the schooling of horses.
• Assist with listing horses that are unruly in the starting gates and help ensure they are schooled before racing again.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed