Paddock Judge
GLOBAL GAMING SOLUTIONS LLC•Grand Prairie, TX
•Onsite
About The Position
Supervises all race track activities during training hours. This role involves managing various aspects of the paddock area, ensuring smooth operations, and maintaining adherence to racing rules and company standards. The Paddock Judge is responsible for coordinating with various racing officials, trainers, and jockeys to facilitate efficient training and racing events.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 8 years related experience and/or training; or combination.
- Must be knowledgeable of the Rules of Racing.
- Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy.
- Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to read and communicate verbally in English.
- Must be able to pass a background check and receive a license or permit from any Regulatory Agency, if applicable to perform the essential job functions
- Texas Racing Commission License (TXRC)
- Sedentary to medium workload
- Stand, sit and walk consistently
- Will be required to lift up to or over 20lbs or exert occasionally over 50lbs
- Will consistently be required to touch, feel, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, reach
- Will use office equipment
- Driving motor vehicles as needed
- Frequently speak and articulate
- Noise levels will be varied from moderate to heavy machinery
- Exposure to weather and extreme elements are minimal
- Minimal exposure in close proximity to horses
Nice To Haves
- Responsible for fostering a fun environment.
- Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers.
- Responsible for promoting a positive influence in the community and participating in company-sponsored events.
- Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
- Ensures that behavior and appearance are in compliance with established standards.
- Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff
- Able to work at a fast pace in often crowded/noisy environment
- Excellent customer service/communication skills
- Written communication skills in English may also be required.
Responsibilities
- Answers phones
- Takes entries by phone
- Checks for Blinker changes on entries
- Grants or denies permission to change equipment
- Coordinates with Starter on first time starters – gate approvals
- Coordinates with Clocker on first time starters – workout rule – approval to start
- Check program proof for any equipment changes
- Assists with the Draw
- Checks entries for change of equipment (Blinkers etc.) prior to draw.
- Back check weights and eligibility’s / coordinate with Racing Secretary.
- Supervises all activities in Paddock
- Checks equipment and maintains book on every horse racing
- Keeps schedule for post times in paddock
- Schedules training for paddock
- Checks saddle towel number, arm number & head numbers before horses leave paddock
- Supervises saddling of horses & valets in paddock
- Calls Jockey’s to Paddock at appropriate time
- Notifies Stewards of any problems or delays in the paddock
- Notifies trainers of horses that need paddock training
- All other duties as assigned by management.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
