Safety Steward

The New York Racing Association • Tuckahoe, NY

304d • $110,000 - $119,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Safety Steward will assist the Stewards in the day-to-day operations at NYRA race tracks, monitoring the treatment offered by private veterinarians to horses racing at all NYRA tracks. This role involves supervising and educating security personnel (Horse Watch Detail) and providing support with all racing-related investigations. Reporting to the NYRA Steward, the Safety Steward will consult and advise stakeholders on matters relating to racing integrity and the safety and health of jockeys, horsemen, and the equine athlete, while also suggesting improvements to industry standards at all NYRA racing facilities.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Extensive thoroughbred racing industry knowledge
• Previous experience as a racing official, steward, investigator or veterinarian preferred but not required
• Knowledge of backstretch activities, racing office procedures and regulatory experience
• Racing Official Accreditation Program (ROAP) certification a plus
• Ability to work at all three NYRA properties (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park & Saratoga Race Course for 7 weeks during the summer)

Nice To Haves

• ROAP Accredited Stewards preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe daily backside activities
• Monitor and enforce compliance for race day medication regulations
• Follow-up on leads which may involve the inappropriate or illegal use of medications
• Make recommendations to ensure the integrity of racing and compliance with horse racing laws and regulations
• Conduct safety checks during training hours
• Assist stewards during formal hearings
• Verify NYRA credentials of participants are current and in good standing
• Assist NYRA investigators with barn inspections on medication positives and internal investigations
• Oversee continuing education classes for provisional exercise riders and apprentice jockeys
• Act as a focal point for licensee inquiries on racing and safety issues
• Monitor training to ensure compliance with rules by exercise riders, outriders, and pony riders
• Administer routine breathalyzer checks on exercise riders
• Help assure proper horse ambulance protocol for quick response during training and racing
• Conduct briefing with security personnel on graded stake races and continuously monitor them
• Monitor the horses leaving and entering the backside enclosure
• Assist NYRA Veterinarian with out of competition testing
• Investigate selected horse fatalities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries
• Education Level: High school or GED