LEAD ASSISTANT STARTER

Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races•Charles Town, WV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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Requirements

Applicants must have at least two years of verifiable work experience as an Assistant Starter or with starting gate operations.
This role is highly specialized and requires prior experience working with horses, as well as the ability to manage the demanding physical requirements of the job.
Ability to read, write, and communicate verbally in English.
For every year of employment: Obtain and maintain a license by the WV Racing Commission and/or WV Lottery as may be required for this position.
Must be able to work as a team player.
Required to work in year round weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in starting races is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Assign and supervise work of Assistant Starters at track assigned to during morning training.
Start Races and perform the functions of the Head Starter in their absence.
Record and maintain daily schooling records.
Collaborate with proper officials to ensure schooling records and equipment changes are accurate and complete.
Communicate information with horsemen and trainers when needed.
Load and handle horses in the starting gate during the races.
Work in the mornings schooling unruly horses.
Teaching young horses the ways of the starting gate.
Review horses that need to be added or removed from the “Starter’s List”.
Write “Okay Cards” for horses that have not raced.
Assist the state veterinarian with injured horses and assist track maintenance by loading injured horses on the horse ambulance.
Assist EMT crew with injured riders.
Teach/train/mentor new Assistant Starters
Responsible for the maintenance security & safety of the 4 & ½ gate Starter’s area.
Responsible for maintaining the gate.
Responsible for setting of the gate.