Racing Valet

Caesars Entertainment • Shelbyville, TN

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About The Position

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Racing Valets are responsible for attending to Jockeys and saddling/unsaddling Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses at the racetrack by performing the following duties: Obtains numbered saddle towel to correspond with horse's Post Position in the race; inserts weight pads in the saddle to meet weight requirements for the race. Obtains specific set of colors/silks from Silks Attendant in the Silks Room corresponding to stable colors. Assists the trainer with saddling the horse in the assigned Stall or in the Paddock. Unsaddles horse after each race and returns riding equipment to storage area. Will abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions. Must have experience working around Thoroughbred and Quarter Horses. Other duties as assigned by management. Qualifications A High School Diploma or GED; College experience preferred. At least 1 year of experience in the racetrack industry. Excellent verbal, mathematics, interpersonal, communication and writing skills. Ability to troubleshoot problems, offer recommendations, decision making, ability to make quick accurate decisions independently. Extensive equine knowledge, types of racing and all racing industry requirements. Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License. Required Personal Competencies Responsible for fostering a fun environment. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and team members. 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 following established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and team members. Responsible for clocking in and out as required for each shift worked. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Also required are frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing steps, and sitting. May be required to lift approximately fifty [50] pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job at a Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing facility. Horseshoe Indianapolis is a smoking establishment, therefore must be able to work in a smoking environment. Must be able to work in a highly populated, fast-paced, and noisy environment. Must be able to work in an environment subject to cold and/or hot temperatures, rain, wind, sun, dust, animals, insects, etc.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• At least 1 year of experience in the racetrack industry.
• Excellent verbal, mathematics, interpersonal, communication and writing skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems, offer recommendations, decision making, ability to make quick accurate decisions independently.
• Extensive equine knowledge, types of racing and all racing industry requirements.
• Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing Commission License.
• Responsible for fostering a fun environment.
• Responsible for being gracious to all guests and team members.
• 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 following established standards.
• Maintains a professional work environment with management and team members.
• Responsible for clocking in and out as required for each shift worked.
• Also required are frequent standing, walking, stooping, bending, reaching, climbing steps, and sitting.
• May be required to lift approximately fifty [50] pounds.
• Horseshoe Indianapolis is a smoking establishment, therefore must be able to work in a smoking environment.
• Must be able to work in a highly populated, fast-paced, and noisy environment.
• Must be able to work in an environment subject to cold and/or hot temperatures, rain, wind, sun, dust, animals, insects, etc.

Nice To Haves

• College experience preferred.
• Must have experience working around Thoroughbred and Quarter Horses.

Responsibilities

• Obtains numbered saddle towel to correspond with horse's Post Position in the race
• inserts weight pads in the saddle to meet weight requirements for the race.
• Obtains specific set of colors/silks from Silks Attendant in the Silks Room corresponding to stable colors.
• Assists the trainer with saddling the horse in the assigned Stall or in the Paddock.
• Unsaddles horse after each race and returns riding equipment to storage area.
• Will abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees