Racing Secretary
About The Position
Primarily responsible for the integrity of Lone Star Park's live racing offerings. Essential Job Functions: Responsible for managing the live racing meets which includes: assigning weights or making allowances for handicap races, processing all entries and nominations, and etc. Contributes to decisions made on a purse structure for the race meets. Maintaining a complete record of all races. Accountable for the safe keeping of registered certificates and safe return to owners. Responsible for analyzing official workouts and past performance records to arrange races between horses of equal experience and ability. Work with the Track Superintendent to plan a variety of racing during the meet. Compiles official program for each live racing meet. Handicaps horses in each race by assigning weight it will carry based on known data about each horse. Will work with the Director of Racing Operations to determine stall applications and allocations. Serves as a liaison between HBPA and Lone Star Park. Collaborating with the Director of Racing Operations on the hiring of Racing Office personnel to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated operation. Responsible for adhering to all procedures and/or controls in designated area of responsibility. Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Degree from four-year college/university; or 15 years related experience and/or training; or combination
- Knowledgeable of the Rules of Racing
- 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)
- 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
- Written communication skills in English may also be required
Nice To Haves
- Fostering a fun environment
- Being gracious to all guests and co-workers
- 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
- Must meet professional appearance standards as prescribed by company policy
Responsibilities
- Assigning weights or making allowances for handicap races
- Processing all entries and nominations
- Contributing to decisions on purse structure for race meets
- Maintaining a complete record of all races
- Ensuring safe keeping of registered certificates and safe return to owners
- Analyzing official workouts and past performance records to arrange races between horses of equal experience and ability
- Working with the Track Superintendent to plan a variety of racing during the meet
- Compiling official program for each live racing meet
- Handicapping horses in each race by assigning weight it will carry based on known data about each horse
- Working with the Director of Racing Operations to determine stall applications and allocations
- Serving as a liaison between HBPA and Lone Star Park
- Collaborating with the Director of Racing Operations on the hiring of Racing Office personnel
- Adhering to all procedures and/or controls in designated area of responsibility
- Performing all other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Manager
