Horse Identifier - Seasonal

Oaklawn • Hot Springs, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Oaklawn is seeking a Seasonal Horse Identifier to join their team. This role is crucial for ensuring the integrity of horse racing by accurately identifying horses and maintaining detailed records. Oaklawn is described as a family with strong core values, aiming to provide excitement for guests and Team Members, and aspiring to be Arkansas' Employer of Choice. The company is a world-class resort with a rich history dating back to 1904, located in Hot Springs, Arkansas, offering gaming, dining, sports betting, spa services, and events.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Must be able to read, write legibly, understand and speak English
• Ability to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment

Responsibilities

• Ensures only horses scheduled to race are permitted in the paddock by verifying the identity of the horse
• Releases identified horses to handlers for transfer to paddock for saddling
• Notifies the steward upon detecting any discrepancy in a horse’s identity
• Records physical changes in horses, such as weight increase or scar received since last inspection in order to keep identification records current
• Supervises the identification of any horse on the grounds of Oaklawn before approving the horse for tattooing
• Maintains a card that lists all equipment worn and the tattoo number for each horse racing at the meeting
• Compares the equipment actually being used on the horse with the approved equipment listed on the card

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED