CLOCKER (SEASONAL POSITION)

LOUISIANA DOWNS INVESTMENT COMPANY•Bossier City, LA

69d

About The Position

Job Responsibilities: The Clocker is responsible for taking official timings of the distances worked by horses during morning training sessions. The timings can be used by the Stewards or Veterinarians if the horse needs to have an official published workout prior to racing. The timings can also be used as a tool in handicapping the races. Specific Duties: Maintain contact with EMTs, Outrider(s), and Track Crew personnel Alert track personnel of loose horse(s) or accidents Take phone calls from trainers Positively identify horses to be timed Operate several stopwatches simultaneously Record and document official workout information Input official workout information into national database Share pertinent information with Stewards and Veterinarians

Requirements

Must have excellent timing and hand-eye coordination
Must possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Must have strong organizational skills
Must be team-oriented
Must be able to work successfully with a variety of personality styles
Must be able to perform various functions essential to racing operations
High School Diploma/GED or related work experience preferred.
Must have extensive experience working closely around racehorses
Required Racing License
The Clocker handles, safeguards, and maintains records and documents that are often sensitive in nature and thus is required to maintain confidentiality at all times.