Assistant Starter-2

Belterra Park Gaming • Cincinnati, OH

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Starter will assist the Starter in the handling, guiding and loading of horses into the starting gate; supports the Starter in setting a timely race starts and conducts and/or participates in schooling horses; provides labor support to higher level staff; and performs related tasks within area of assignment. The Assistant Starter delivers superior internal and external guest service the Boyd Gaming Way by ensuring every interaction includes our Six Core Service Standards. Performs a variety of assigned staff duties related to the handling, guiding and loading of horses into the starting gate; supports the Starter in setting a timely race starts and conducts and/or participates in schooling horses. Instructs and familiarizes young horses with the gate to break in and school horses on the starters list; assists Starter and Trainers with schooling of horses during morning training. Numbers gate and makes equipment changes on the horse; handles horses for each race and assists in loading horses that pull up during and after the race. May perform preventative maintenance and/or repair the starting gate; assist in aligning horses before gate open. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the field of racing. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Experience saddling and handling race horses.
• Ability to maintain all Regulatory licenses within assigned state of employment.
• Must successfully pass background check.
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening.
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts to include swing shifts and holidays if needed.
• Knowledge of operations, services and activities of starting a race and schooling operations.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of on-track racing protocols and procedures.
• Knowledge of operations and maintenance of racing equipment.
• Knowledge of thoroughbred racing and horse behavior.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to start a fair and equal race.
• Ability to monitor horse behavior and training schedules to determine racing availability.
• Ability to explain starting policies and penalties.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
• Ability to interpret and explain policies and procedures.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Racing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Starter in the handling, guiding and loading of horses into the starting gate.
• Support the Starter in setting a timely race starts.
• Conduct and/or participate in schooling horses.
• Provide labor support to higher level staff.
• Perform preventative maintenance and/or repair the starting gate.
• Assist in aligning horses before gate open.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings.
• Maintain awareness of new trends and innovations in the field of racing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees