Outrider-1

Belterra Park Gaming • Cincinnati, OH

13h

About The Position

POSITION SUMMARY The Outrider maintains track safety and monitors and catches horses that are loose on track; leads horses to the starting gate and maintains order during sequence; works with team members to ensure safety; provides labor support to higher level and track staff; and performs related tasks within area of assignment.

Requirements

• Experience saddling and handling race horses.
• Ability to maintain all Regulatory licenses within assigned state of employment.
• Must successfully pass background check
• Must successfully pass an alcohol and drug screening
• Must be willing to work a variety of shifts to include swing shifts and holidays if needed

Nice To Haves

• Racing experience preferred
• Knowledge of: Operations, services and activities of racing operations; principles and practices of horse racing workouts; knowledge of thoroughbred racing and catching lose horses; pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to: Monitor, participate and supervise workout and catching activities; use and move various forms of equipment; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; prepare clear and concise reports; interpret and explain policies and procedures; interpret and apply federal, state and local policies, laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility of maintaining safety on the track; ensures team members are completing their jobs and reports any issues to higher level management staff.
• Catches any loose horses on track during morning working outs or in the afternoon before each race; oversees morning exercise routines and maintains order; leads horses during morning workouts.
• Leads horses from the paddock to the track before each race and then lead the horses to the gate at post time; may sound an alarm notifying injury.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the field of thoroughbred racing.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed