Starter

Caesars Entertainment•Shelbyville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Starter is responsible for coordinating activities of workers, horses, and jockeys prior to each race by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates. Determines entry sequence into starting gate and gives directions to riders and other track personnel to get horses into position for horse race: Evaluates performance and training record and observes horse's behavior to determine entry sequence. Directs entry of horse and rider into starting gate according to planned sequence and stall number. Gives directions to track personnel to assist rider when horse refuses to enter starting gate. Reports undue starting delay to racing officials. Presses button to open gate automatically when horses are correctly aligned. Recommend removal of horse unfit to start race. Schedule morning workouts for horses requiring familiarization with starting gate procedures Provides input for preparation of the department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget. Will abide by all safety requirements as outlined in the Safety Manual or as required by individual departments and/or job functions. All other duties as assigned by management. RISK MANAGEMENT – will manage risk factors within the company department or division employed, in such a way as to eliminate company exposure to insurance claims and legal/court challenges. Ensures that all company, department or division activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations. This includes but is not limited to adherence to Human Resource, safety and workers’ compensation policies and procedures. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises from 4-10 Starting Gate Crew. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. In conjunction with the Director of Racing, responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. QUALFICATIONS High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus 2 year’s technical school or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing License. REQUIRED PERSONAL COMPETENCIES Responsible for fostering a fun environment. Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers. 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 in compliance with established standards. Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. All other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); plus 2 year’s technical school or 3 to 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
Must be able to obtain an Indiana Horse Racing License
Responsible for fostering a fun environment
Responsible for being gracious to all guests and co-workers
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 in compliance with established standards
Maintains a professional work environment with management and staff

Responsibilities

Coordinating activities of workers, horses, and jockeys prior to each race
Determines entry sequence into starting gate and gives directions to riders and other track personnel to get horses into position for horse race
Evaluates performance and training record and observes horse's behavior to determine entry sequence
Directs entry of horse and rider into starting gate according to planned sequence and stall number
Gives directions to track personnel to assist rider when horse refuses to enter starting gate
Reports undue starting delay to racing officials
Presses button to open gate automatically when horses are correctly aligned
Recommend removal of horse unfit to start race
Schedule morning workouts for horses requiring familiarization with starting gate procedures
Provides input for preparation of the department budget and monitors expenditure of funds in budget
Manage risk factors within the company department or division employed
Ensures that all company, department or division activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations
Supervises from 4-10 Starting Gate Crew
Interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems