Racing Valet

Zia Park Casino Hotel Racetrack • Hobbs, NM

11d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Racing Valet is responsible for ensuring that the Jockeys, Jockey equipment, and attire are prepared and secured for each race in a timely and efficient manner. This role involves saddling horses properly, preparing jockey equipment, ensuring jockeys are properly attired, and assisting jockeys in unsaddling horses. The position requires professional representation at internal and external meetings and events, demonstrating abilities in Communications, initiative/Problem Solving, Guest Service/interpersonal Relations, Work Habits and Conduct, and Responsible Gaming/Business Ethics. Interactions with internal and external guests must follow the guidelines of the customer service program, and all Corporate and local policies, procedures, and operating guidelines must be adhered to.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED; 0-6 months of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have experience working with and around horses, not necessarily as a Valet.
• Answer routine questions from co-workers.
• Lead completion of daily tasks within the department or work unit.
• Interact with others when necessary to achieve desired outcomes.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Must have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from guests.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules.
• Must have the ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must qualify for a state Gaming/Racing license and meet any credentialing requirements.
• Walking 90% of the time.
• Standing 10% of the time.
• Bending and lifting 75% of the time.
• Climbing up heights in excess of 10-12 feet.
• Lifting/moving maximum of 25 lbs.
• Ability to see 20/20, color, and/or peripherally.

Nice To Haves

• Multilingual, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that the Jockeys, Jockey equipment, and attire are prepared and secured for each race in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensure that horses are saddled properly.
• Prepare jockey equipment prior to each race.
• Ensure that jockey is properly attired for each race.
• Assist jockey in unsaddling of horses.
• Provide professional representation at internal and external meetings and events.
• Demonstrate abilities to meet performance expectations with Communications, initiative/Problem Solving, Guest Service/interpersonal Relations, Work Habits and Conduct, and Responsible Gaming/Business Ethics.
• Ensure interactions with internal and external guests follow the guidelines of the customer service program.
• Adhere to all Corporate and local policies, procedures, and operating guidelines.

Benefits

• Wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being.
• Day-one medical coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Annual performance bonus
• Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED