Gap Attendant

Caesars Entertainment • Shelbyville, TN

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About The Position

The Gap Attendant relays accurate information between horsemen and the Clockers about horses preparing to work, including each horse’s name and intended distance. The attendant relays times from the Clockers to horsemen when requested, closes gates for emergency purposes, and notifies the Clockers of a loose horse or a rider down. Other duties may be assigned by management.

The role is at a Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing facility. The work environment is smoking, highly populated, fast-paced, and noisy, and may involve exposure to hot or cold temperatures, rain, wind, sun, snow, ice, dust, animals, and insects.

Requirements

• High school diploma and college experience.
• At least 3–5 years of racetrack industry experience at a management level.
• Excellent verbal, mathematics, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, offer recommendations, make decisions, and make quick, accurate decisions independently.
• Extensive equine knowledge, including types of racing and racing industry requirements.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing steps, and sitting, and potentially lifting approximately 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a smoking environment and in a highly populated, fast-paced, and noisy environment, with exposure to varied weather conditions, dust, animals, and insects.

Responsibilities

• Assist horsemen with communicating horse names and intended work distances to the Clockers.
• Relay times from the Clockers to horsemen when requested.
• Close gates for emergency purposes.
• Notify the Clockers if a loose horse or a rider down is observed.
• Foster a fun environment and be gracious to guests and team members.
• Promote a positive influence in the community and participate in company-sponsored events.
• Support and promote superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Ensure behavior and appearance follow established standards.
• Maintain a professional work environment with management and team members.
• Clock in and out as required for each shift worked.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED