RACING - STARTER ASSISTANT

Century Casinos

270d

About The Position

The Racing Starter Assistant is responsible for schooling horses in the morning, setting up the gate for the start of each race, and ensuring the best start possible depending on any problems that may occur. This role involves teaching and familiarizing young horses with the gate, making equipment changes on the horse, and assisting in loading horses that pull up during and after the race.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Polite demeanor and neat appearance at all times.
• Knowledge of thoroughbred racing.
• Previous experience in either riding or handling horses.
• Previous starting gate experience is a plus.
• Ability to work with others as a team in an efficient manner.
• Availability to work all shifts.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass a background investigation and obtain and maintain a WV Racing License.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Teach and familiarize young horses with the gate to break and school horses on the starter's list.
• Set gate on track.
• Responsible for numbers on gate and rake tire tracks before and after the race.
• Follow proper procedures for getting gate on and off track each race.
• Move starting stands to each starting distance.
• Make equipment changes on the horse.
• Load and handle horses for each race.
• Assist in loading horses that pull up during and after the race.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: High school or GED