GAP ATTENDANT

Caesars Entertainment•Shelbyville, IN

About The Position

The Gap Attendant ensures correct information is relayed to the Clockers about horses preparing to work. The role supports horsemen with communicating horse names and workout distances, relays times from the Clockers when requested, and closes gates for emergencies. The attendant also notifies the Clockers about loose horses or fallen riders and performs other duties as assigned by management. The position requires frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing steps, and sitting, and may require lifting approximately 50 pounds. Work takes place at a Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing facility in a highly populated, fast-paced, noisy environment. The facility is a smoking establishment, and the attendant must be able to work around smoke and in conditions involving 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 experience in the racetrack industry 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.
At least 21 years of age.
Ability to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License.
Ability to work in a smoking environment and a highly populated, fast-paced, noisy environment.
Ability to work in conditions involving hot or cold temperatures, rain, wind, sun, snow, ice, dust, animals, and insects.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing steps, and sitting; may need to lift approximately 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Ensure correct information is relayed to the Clockers regarding horses that are going to work.
Assist horsemen with communicating horse names and workout 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.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.
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 demonstrate 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.