RACING - STARTER ASSISTANT

Century Casinos Inc • New Cumberland, WV

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for schooling horses in the morning, setting up the gate for the start of each race, and ensuring the best possible start by addressing any occurring problems. This role involves teaching young horses to become familiar with the starting gate, preparing the gate for the track, managing horses during races, and assisting with any issues that arise.

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills.
• Polite demeanor.
• Neat appearance at all times.
• Knowledge of thoroughbred racing.
• Previous experience in either riding or handling horses.
• 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.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a WV Racing License.

Nice To Haves

• Previous starting gate experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Teach and familiarize young horses with the gate to break and school horses on the starter’s list.
• Set the gate on the track.
• Manage numbers on the gate, rake tire tracks before and after the race.
• Follow proper procedures for getting the gate on and off the track for 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED