Stakes Coordinator

TSG Developments Investments Inc.•Hallandale Beach, FL

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About The Position

Work with the Racing Secretary, Assistant Racing Secretary, and Vice President of Racing to plan and execute the Stakes Schedule. Primary focus is to attract large field sizes for all races on the Gulfstream Park stakes program.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of racing industry experience
Strong leadership skills and customer service orientation required.
Must be able to work effectively with peers, staff members, and regulatory agency personnel.
Strong computer skills to include effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office Products.
Strong written and oral communication skills required; Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
An agreement to work non-traditional days as necessitated by the demands of the position.
Requires a State of Florida Professional PMW License.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee the creation, implementation, and day-to-day operations associated with the Gulfstream Park stakes program.
Communicate with appropriate parties to gauge interest and availability of horses to participate in the Gulfstream Park stakes program, recruiting the best horses available for our races.
Assist in the arrangement of racing schedules and placement of stakes races throughout the racing calendar.
Assign weights to horses in Handicap races, using past performance data to create competitive races between horses of similar ability and experience.
Maintain records for stakes races run throughout North America to identify horses that may be recruited to compete in Gulfstream Park stakes races
Retain a clear line of communication with the Marketing and Media departments to ensure proper planning of press releases, stories, promotions, etc. in relation to upcoming stakes races.
Work with the Horsemen’s Bookkeeper to ensure proper purse distribution for all races in the Gulfstream Park stakes program.
Proofread racing information that may be published in various mediums including, but not limited to, the stakes schedule, the overnight, Daily Racing Program, etc.
Keep official records regarding race results at Gulfstream Park.
Communicate the rules of the condition book to horse trainers/owners when necessary.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with regulatory agencies, racing industry leaders, community leaders, and all others that may serve as strategic partners.
Perform all the daily duties of a Racing Official, with the ability to act as Placing Judge, Claims Clerk, Paddock Judge, etc. if necessary.
Maintain a safe working environment.
All other duties as assigned by the Racing Secretary or Vice President of Racing.